San Jose Mercury News: In strength training, squats better than leg extensions

Release Date: June 30, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article in the San Jose Mercury News about college strength coaches sending workout programs to graduating high school athletes who will be joining them in the fall reports that a study by the UB Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science has shown that squats were more effective and safer than leg extensions because they put less strain on knee ligaments.

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