1 MIN. READ

Where should you place your feet when you do squats?

Instagram/Rishfits

As we get older, our knees get weaker. To ensure you don’t injure you knees, try using a wider stance when you squat (i.e. wider than shoulder width). If you insist on doing shoulder width squats, try using this tibial rotation exercise as a pre-warmup to prevent potential knee injuries.

 

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Rishane Oak || Funktional Mobility (@rishfits)

Share the Post:

Active Aging News

Weekly Newsletter

RELATED NEWS

ClassPass 2024 Year in Review

2024 Fitness and Wellness Trends and What’s Next for 2025

Motivated athletic senior man in sportswear and sneakers doing lunges at home.

Beyond the Gym: Functional Fitness for Everyday Life

Rear View Of Senior Couple Power Walking Through Park

Walking Is Great. But Is It Enough To Meet Your Fitness Goals?

Young women exercising on a Pilates Reformer machine at home.

Pilates Reformer

Active senior women with walking poles chatting outdoors and smiling

The Power Stroll: Simple Steps to Boost Your Daily Stroll

OTHER STORIES

Overnight oats with fresh blueberries and bananas in jars on a rustic white wood background

What Do Nutritionists Eat for Breakfast?

Equipment for camping and cooking on a mountain hike.

Lighten Your Load, Elevate Your Meal: The One Gadget Every Hiker Needs

Helpful young man talking to older man grabbing chest

Is Heart Disease in Your Family? Make Sure It Doesn’t Affect You

Group of Senior Retirement Friends Happiness Concept

Could Happiness Be The Secret Elixir To Longevity?

Overweight Woman Running in Park

Should Losing Weight or Exercising Be Your Goal?

Cheryl Tiegs attends a screening of ‘Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue’ at the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival

How Cheryl Tiegs Redefines What It Means to Age Gracefully

Please enter your email to access your profile