30/11/2025
If you’re dealing with knee pain, quad strength isn’t optional—it’s essential 📶
Spanish squats are my GO TO and a perfect place to start. They load your quads without overly stressing a potentially symptomatic knee joint.
They’re also VERY versatile:
➡️ To make them harder: Add load by holding a dumbbell or plate
➡️ To make them easier: Add a pause/hold at the bottom (isometric)
🏋🏼♂️ You can even use them in your warm-up, before your compound lower-body lifts
Bottom line: If you want knees that feel and perform better, building quad strength is key—and Spanish squats are a great place to start. If you haven’t already, give them a go 👆🏼