About this video
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Front-of-knee pain, especially under the kneecap, is usually linked to poor kneecap tracking, weak hip and gluteal muscles, tight ankles or calves, or squat form, the video says. It says that in many cases the knee is “just the victim” of a bigger problem in how the body moves.
Key points
- Its examples: ankles that cannot bend enough can push the knees too far forward, and weak glutes can let the knees collapse inwards on the way down.
- It says a squat stance that is too narrow or too wide shifts pressure onto the wrong structures.
- It names structural causes such as chondromalacia (a cartilage problem under the kneecap) and a tilted kneecap.
- It lists imaging, taping and physiotherapy to restore alignment, and says surgery may sometimes be considered.
Questions this video answers
Why do my knees hurt after squats?
The video links front-of-knee pain after squats to how the kneecap tracks, weak hip and gluteal muscles, tight ankles or calves, and squat form. It adds that the knee is often affected by a wider movement problem, and that some causes are structural.
What does the video suggest if squat pain continues?
It says the starting point is often adjusting stance, footwear, warm-up and mobility work. It says that if pain persists, you should not just keep squatting but get your movement assessed.
