Exercises for Bad Knees

I'm 22 and trying to get Veeky Forums, and the main thing holding me up from getting in the complete shape I want is my knees. I can't crouch or go up stairs without them crunching. I'd like to be in good overall shape instead of toned upper body and calves with blubbery thighs, but I'm not sure what to do. My gym friends keep trying to get me to do squats or run to strengthen my knees, but that seems like a mistake to me.

Help me Obi Veeky Forums Kenobi. You're my only hope

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I’m not a doctor and don’t quote me or follow my advice, and always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program, and never follow anyone’s advice on a Chinese animation board on the internet, BUT I had that when I started, I never had any knee issues, and I noticed I that it went away after squatting often enough.
Honestly, and again I’m not a doctor, I would just squat and if I have any pain I’d stop and if I don’t I’d just disregard it

My knees do the same shit. 22 also. They literally crack and pop while squats or leg press. I have to stop midway and kick it out. Feels weird and unatural desu..

My knees do the exact same as you OP. I do bulgarian split squats instead of regular squats, give them a shot. The only down side is going bulgarian split squats.

I'll give those a shot then. Thanks anons

RIP. Maybe try what suggested

are you a doctor?

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It's ok if it pops, but if it hurts then it's probably cartilage degeneration.

When I drank too much soda when I was young my knees would do the same thing. Try to clean up your diet and see if that helps

Im guilty of eating fast food almost every day [spoiler]don't have a choice yet[/spoiler] but I don't get fries or anything sweet. I try to make it as healthy as possible, even though I know it'll never actually be healthy if you get what I mean. That might be where the issue is for me

Popping's normal? Good to know