Squat to Kneel - Warm up exercise for knee stability
Exercise Overview
Squat to Kneel is a functional warm-up exercise that improves knee stability, lower-limb control, and coordination during transitions between standing and kneeling. It is commonly used to prepare the knees and hips for loaded movement while promoting balanced alignment and controlled weight transfer.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsGluteus maximusGluteus mediusHamstringsAdductorsGastrocnemiusSoleusCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeKnee instabilityPost-operative knee rehabilitationAnterior knee painLower extremity weaknessFunctional movement deficits