January 2001 PMID 11194098

Knee biomechanics of the dynamic squat exercise.

R F Escamilla

Mentions

25
Peak: 2 in Oct 2025
across 5 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

67,035
potential audience

Total likes

170

Video views

59,586

Mentions per month

Sep 2020 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News9 articles
  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the digital discussions demonstrate a balanced interest in knee biomechanics during squats, with users supporting the article's implications for safety and training. The tone varies from supportive comments about research findings to debates on exercise safety, illustrating a moderate but thoughtful engagement that recognizes the article's potential impact on exercise practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the article, with some supporting the idea that squats within certain knee angles are safer or more effective.

InterestModerate interest

Participants express moderate interest, discussing knee forces, injury risk, and exercise choices with some curiosity about biomechanical implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to studies, specific exercises, and personal opinions, indicating active engagement with the research and its applications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect recognition of the study's relevance for training, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, suggesting they view it as moderately influential.

Abstract in brief

  • The review explains that during a dynamic squat, different knee forces and muscle activities change depending on the knee's bend angle, with forces increasing as the knee flexes.
  • It highlights that performing squats within a knee flexion range of 0 to 50 degrees results in lower knee forces, making it potentially safer for knee rehabilitation patients, while healthy athletes can perform deeper squats up to 100 degrees without injury.
  • The findings suggest that squats are beneficial for knee strength and stability, are safe for healthy knees, and can be effectively used in injury rehabilitation, especially for ligament or patellofemoral issues.]

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鈴木 雄大 | RIATIS Sports Inc.
@02handb · X

スクワットの膝のバイオメカニクスに関するレビュー論文 すごく勉強になりました! 大方のSQは ✅PCL損傷リスク 中程度 ✅ACL損傷リスク 低 しかし,フルSQはややACLへの負の影響が多いようなので,トレ/リハどちらにもパラレルSQが推奨されている. https://t.co/cvZTdSrpSu

May 1, 2022 · 46 likes · 3 shares · 1,657 followers View post →
Nicole Mullins, PhD, EP, CSCS
@nm_mullins · X

@Catalyst2Thrive @EricRawsonPhD @mackinprof @NanciGuestRDPhD @hjluks Some reading: https://t.co/lDDkd5qSgk https://t.co/5RkIYjyn8o #kneejoint #squats #compressiveforce

Dec 31, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,223 followers View post →
Gianluca Ruggiero
@glruggiero · X

@ThomasRoth91 @GregLehman @DerekGriffin86 @KThorborg @Irish_Physio https://t.co/U58dbr0DcB Oldies but goldies..

Sep 22, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 207 followers View post →
Troy Douglin
@DataSciPhysio · X

@PureSports01 @consultantPT @DrJump @RehabGuru Hey Rhys, Some studies show increased joint forces with deep squat (https://t.co/4sYVCepaiO) Also, ⬆️ OA risk in powerlifters However, I do have an irrational hatred of squats - much prefer unilateral exercise for athletes who sprint

Jul 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1,138 followers View post →
鈴木 雄大 | RIATIS Sports Inc.
@02handb · X

RT @02handb: スクワットの膝のバイオメカニクスに関するレビュー論文 すごく勉強になりました! 大方のSQは ✅PCL損傷リスク 中程度 ✅ACL損傷リスク 低 しかし,フルSQはややACLへの負の影響が多いようなので,トレ/リハどちらにもパラレルSQが推奨され…

May 2, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,657 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @nm_mullins: @Catalyst2Thrive @EricRawsonPhD @mackinprof @NanciGuestRDPhD @hjluks Some reading: https://t.co/lDDkd5qSgk https://t.co/…

Jan 1, 2021 · 1 share · 1,364 followers View post →

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鈴木 雄大 | RIATIS Sports Inc.
@02handb · X

RT @02handb: スクワットの膝のバイオメカニクスに関するレビュー論文 すごく勉強になりました! 大方のSQは ✅PCL損傷リスク 中程度 ✅ACL損傷リスク 低 しかし,フルSQはややACLへの負の影響が多いようなので,トレ/リハどちらにもパラレルSQが推奨され…

May 2, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,657 followers View post →
Doctor Bob
@DarthIrritable · X

@TraderCombat @AmyCrx_ I mean that differs from this one, which is clear that depth increases activation to about 90-100 degrees. Again, if you're talking max power, sure you need the breaks, but generally there's little proven value, and no reduction of injury risk. https://t.co/8hxhY4WwFA

Mar 31, 2023 · 186 followers View post →
Troy Douglin
@DataSciPhysio · X

@PureSports01 @consultantPT @DrJump @RehabGuru Hey Rhys, Some studies show increased joint forces with deep squat (https://t.co/4sYVCepaiO) Also, ⬆️ OA risk in powerlifters However, I do have an irrational hatred of squats - much prefer unilateral exercise for athletes who sprint

Jul 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1,138 followers View post →
鈴木 雄大 | RIATIS Sports Inc.
@02handb · X

スクワットの膝のバイオメカニクスに関するレビュー論文 すごく勉強になりました! 大方のSQは ✅PCL損傷リスク 中程度 ✅ACL損傷リスク 低 しかし,フルSQはややACLへの負の影響が多いようなので,トレ/リハどちらにもパラレルSQが推奨されている. https://t.co/cvZTdSrpSu

May 1, 2022 · 46 likes · 3 shares · 1,657 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @nm_mullins: @Catalyst2Thrive @EricRawsonPhD @mackinprof @NanciGuestRDPhD @hjluks Some reading: https://t.co/lDDkd5qSgk https://t.co/…

Jan 1, 2021 · 1 share · 1,364 followers View post →
Nicole Mullins, PhD, EP, CSCS
@nm_mullins · X

@Catalyst2Thrive @EricRawsonPhD @mackinprof @NanciGuestRDPhD @hjluks Some reading: https://t.co/lDDkd5qSgk https://t.co/5RkIYjyn8o #kneejoint #squats #compressiveforce

Dec 31, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,223 followers View post →
Gianluca Ruggiero
@glruggiero · X

@ThomasRoth91 @GregLehman @DerekGriffin86 @KThorborg @Irish_Physio https://t.co/U58dbr0DcB Oldies but goldies..

Sep 22, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 207 followers View post →