Announcement: Personalised Squat Biomechanics: How Individual Posture Determines Safe Exercise Form

Last updated: 13/08/2026 07:29

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Effective squat technique depends on individual postural alignment and structural constraints, not universal standards. Exercise variation selection should match personal anatomy—upright posture suits traditional squats, whilst forward collapse, ankle stiffness, or spinal instability each require different variants to minimise injury risk. — Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels (Pexels License)

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There is no 'best squat'—only the best squat for YOUR posture and constraints. Exercise variation selection should adapt to individual anatomy: upright posture → traditional squats; forward collapse → front-loaded variants; stiff ankles → heel elevation. Good training adapts the exercise to the body, not vice versa.

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ByProf. Giorgi Pkhakadze

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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