Ranking the Top Patellar Tendon Exercises by Tendon Load (mikereinold.com)

• Decline squat has highest patellar tendon load (9x body weight)
• Running load lower than squatting (4.5x vs 6.5x)
• Provides exercise progression ladder for patellar tendinopathy rehab

"A new study ranks 35 knee rehab exercises by patellar tendon load, revealing the decline squat exceeds running in load. This ranking aids clinicians in creating progressive loading protocols for patellar tendinopathy."