Beware! The "Angel Squat" that has gone viral on the Internet may be a "fashion trap"

Dilireba's "Angel Squat" not only shows her enviable body proportions, but also makes countless fans fall in love with it. However, don't think it's just a simple squat and stand up, there are a lot of tricks in it! This seemingly simple action actually has very high requirements on the knee joints. If the posture is not correct or the force is not evenly distributed, it may cause some unnecessary damage to the knee joints.

The "Angel Squat" will put a lot of pressure on our knee joints. During the squatting process, the knee joints need to bend to a certain angle. The larger the angle, the greater the pressure on the knee joints. If there are some problems with the knee joints themselves, such as arthritis, meniscus injury, etc., then this pressure may aggravate the condition and cause increased pain.

To perform the "Angel Squat", our leg muscles need to have enough strength. If not properly trained, this sudden load may cause muscle strain or tearing. If there is a problem with the muscles around the knee joint, it will affect the stability of the knee joint, causing pain and then damage to the knee joint.

The "Angel Squat" occurs at our knee joints and is a posture with the knees bent and the hips close to the heels. The knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the human body. It bears the weight of the entire body and plays a vital role in daily activities. The knee joint is composed of the femur, tibia and patella. These three bones are connected together by a series of ligaments and joint capsules to form a stable and flexible structure. There are also medial and lateral menisci in the knee joint, which play a role in cushioning and stabilizing the joint. Although Dilraba Dilmurat's "Angel Squat" is very ecstatic and looks attractive, maintaining this posture for a long time will have an adverse effect on the knee joint:

Knee ligament injury: When doing the "Angel Squat", the knee joint is in an extremely bent state, which will increase the stretching of the medial and lateral ligaments of the knee joint, which may lead to ligament relaxation or injury in the long run.

Increased pressure on the knee joint: Maintaining the "Angel Squat" for a long time will increase the pressure in the knee joint, especially between the patella and femur. It will accelerate the wear of articular cartilage and increase the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee joint.

Meniscus injury: The "Angel Squat" causes excessive bending of the knee joint, which causes pressure on the meniscus. Long-term repetitive pressure may cause meniscus tear or damage.

Before trying the "Angel Squat", it is best to consult a professional to ensure that your physical condition is suitable for this exercise. At the same time, you should maintain the correct posture when doing the exercise and avoid excessive force or overstretching. If you want to do this graceful exercise, you must strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Here are two common ways to strengthen the knee joint muscles:

Straight leg raise exercise: Straight leg raise exercise is a method of training the thigh muscle strength. When doing straight leg raise exercise, the patient needs to lie on his back or sit on the edge of the bed, straighten and raise one leg, usually to the height of one foot, hold for 10 seconds, then slowly put it down and rest for 10 seconds. This action can be repeated, and the height and number of times each time can be gradually increased according to personal situation.

Wall squat: Wall squat can strengthen the thigh muscles. However, when doing this exercise, you must pay attention that your knees cannot exceed your toes, your legs should be separated to shoulder width, and you should not squat more than 90 degrees.

Although the "Angel Squat" has a beautiful posture, you must do it within your ability and protect your knee joints. If you feel pain or discomfort, you should stop the action immediately and seek medical help. If you want to imitate Dilraba's "Angel Squat", first you must have a pair of "spring legs", otherwise it will be difficult to stand up, let alone squat! Moreover, you must have an "iron heart", because this action is not a joke, and you may become a "broken-winged angel" if you are not careful. Of course, if you really want to try it, don't forget to consult a professional doctor and exercise your thigh muscle strength. After all, safety comes first! Otherwise, you are "learning to walk in Handan", and the result can only be "imitating others".

Author: Zou Qingsong

Supervisor: Cheng Qian (Deputy Director of Orthopedics Department, Tongren Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Expert Member of the Science Popularization and Health Education Working Committee of the Chinese Medical Education Association)

About the Author

Zou Qingsong, male, Han nationality, is a master’s student at Wuxi Medical College of Jiangnan University. His research direction is geriatric nursing.