The article argues that squats (when done correctly) are not harmful to the knees, and in fact help maintain joint mobility, strengthen lower-body muscles, and support functional everyday movements.
Dr Milica notes that squats “take knees through a full range of motion … so they are a great movement to help improve or maintain your mobility,” and adds they work quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core, making squats a “fully comprehensive way to train your lower body.”
She also points out that squat variations (like mini-squats) are often used in rehabilitation — for example, after ACL surgery — to help people regain basic functional movements like sitting and standing safely. So yep, your excuses are busted…let’s drop it like it’s hot.
