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Low bar squat is easier on it.
^^^ have you answered your question.
So long as you don't go too deep, or allow your knees to slide Fwd, low bar gives less knee flexion and uses less quad strength than front/goblet squats. Offset by more hip flexion and hamstrings being under tension at the bottom.I found Reverse lunges are easier on my knees.
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Anyone dealt with knee pain while squatting? I get persistent throbbing pain behind the top of my left kneecap when squatting anything above 60kg, and sometimes after cycling hard as well. Takes a couple of days to subside. Low bar squat is easier on it. I'm pretty new to lifting so been doing light goblet squats, lunges and hip work to try and strengthen things up before moving back to the barbell. Anyone dealt with this? Is it patellar tendonitis?