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Questions from Readers
Knee Popping Bad?
Before we begin, please check out the printed edition of my Condensed Flexibility Routine.
Today’s Question
Is it bad if my knees pop when I squat? Should I be concerned?
Answer
Knee popping is very common. You’re not the only one struggling.
For example, here’s an old video of me and my knees popping halfway through!
It’s a condition called crepitus that can happen in any number of joints throughout your body.
It is usually completely harmless, so it isn’t something you should worry about.
However…
If the popping causes pain, that’s not good! In that scenario, a doctor would be your best friend.
But to reiterate, no pain… no problem! Keep moving and improving.
If you found this helpful, you’ll love my knee mobility follow-along.
Stay Flexy,
David
Ready to keep the momentum going?
Scroll down to check out today’s challenge and see how you do!
In case you missed it
Movement of the Day
Full Range Squat
This movement improves ankle, hip, and squat mobility while building strength through a full range of motion.
Watch the demo here.
How to Do It:
Stand with a comfortable stance and squat down as low as you can. Pause briefly at the bottom, then drive through your heels to stand tall. Repeat for 5 reps.
Tips:
• Use a natural stance width
• Let your heels lift slightly if needed
• Move slowly and stay in control
Many of these exercises are in my complete flexibility plan.
Myth-Busting
Running is the best form of cardio.
Just focus on getting your heart rate up high. You can do that with any other exercise as well. Dancing, hoping, skipping, swimming, biking, you name it, all are good.
Stretch with Me
Let’s Target the Hamstrings
This hamstring follow-along routine will help you improve those tight hamstrings.
Subscribe to @WorkoutsbyDavid for more follow-along videos!
Your Voice Matters
Should I Keep Printing My Plans
You guys love the printed edition of the Minimalist. So now I’m considering producing more print editions of my eBooks.
What program should I make available in print next?
Today’s Challenge
Are you avoiding something?
Think about one task, decision, or conversation you've been avoiding and write it down. Not your entire to-do list. Just the one thing that's been quietly taking up space in your mind.
Reply and tell me what it is.
We spend a lot of time improving physical mobility around here, but progress often starts with mental and emotional mobility too. You can do this!
Check out last week's challenge here.
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