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This article is from the Hardgainer Bodybuilding & Weightlifting FAQ, by Frank J. Kelly and Craig R. Sadler with numerous contributions by others.

4.2.4 Squats and the knees

Some people say the Squat wrecks their knees but in my experience these
people did one of the following:
-Using support under the heels.
-They descended too fast and rebounded at the bottom.
In the first the knee is put in an awkward position it should never be
in, and in the second, the force of rebounding is way too much for your
knees to handle. Done slowly and correctly, you can squat until you
are 70,80,90 whatever.

There is some evidence to suggest that even with all these safety
precautions, squats can cause excessive soreness in this area for
a few people. Therefore the Deadlift (classic or stiff-legged)
should become the focus lift.

 

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