The next time you squat, try using protection: Strapping on a piece of rubber could keep your knees healthy, according to a new study in the journal Sports Biomechanics.
Having a resistance band looped around your lower thighs as you perform squats signals you to push your knees out. That’s a move that can help prevent injuries like an ACL tear, the study finds.
“Pushing your knees out creates more tension in your hamstrings and glutes,” says Jim Smith, C.S.C.S., owner of Diesel Strength. “This stabilizes your knees and can help you lift more weight by distributing it more evenly across your hips.”
No band? No problem. Do this: Stand about a foot from a corner of a room, with your back facing it and each foot touching a baseboard. Squat as deeply as you can, pushing your butt toward the corner and driving your knees along the wall. Do 3 sets of 10.
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