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I'm curious as to why is squatting bad for your knees?
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Its ok: Squatting itself is not a problem and is a normal activity, however if you do this repetitively, and it becomes painful, it could be causing damage. In some people, the meniscus of the knee can be injured with a deep squat. Again, if it doesn't hurt, don't worry.
Answered 3/31/2014
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It can put: Undue stress on your knees particular when doing very deep squats loaded with heavy weights.
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