Recovered by Dave Wardman

Dear Warped Mind,

This is a common problem with women,especially if they are just getting started and are in a deconditioned state.The secret is to strengthen the quads without stressing the knees.All squats must be done with vertical shins. I use a swiss ball against a wall,have my trainee lean against the ball,and squat with the torso and shins vertical while rolling up and down against the ball. When that becomes easy,have her hold light dumbells at her sides.Space the feet shoulder width and turn the toes slightly out.Help her learn to properly track her knees by lightly placing your hands just below the kneecaps.To emphasise her hips,place a band around her knees and have her press her outer thighs against the band. To emphasise the adductors(inner thighs)have her squeeze a ball between her knees wile squating.In the beginning don't have her go to deep.Hips slightly below parallel is right.Place a low step or bench under her so she doesn't collapse and go down to far.Eventually extend the range of motion to full squats.Good luck.

Steve Maxwell