Why does knee cartilage exhibit increased damage risk under high compressive loads during weightlifting with improper form?

💡 Explanation

Cartilage damage increases because non-uniform loading concentrates stress, exceeding the yield strength in certain areas, leading to microfractures. Therefore, localized mechanical failure occurs rather than hydrostatic pressure inhibiting repair or waste removal reducing metabolic function throughout.

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