Squat Series: Smart Squat Prep — Especially for Achy Knees If you experience knee pain when squatting, proper activation work before loading up can make all the difference! Instead of jumping straight into barbell squats, take a few minutes to prime the muscles that stabilize and support your knees. Here’s my go-to pre-squat activation circuit: Terminal Knee Extensions (TKEs) – Target the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), the inner portion of your quad responsible for controlling knee tracking. Act