What else can I do ? (squat / knee problem)

FeeFee · Post by **FeeFee** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:25 pm

I am still feeling some pressure in knees when I squat....I fear that over time I will have to stop squatting or it will wreck knees...what are options? What other exercises are there that will give me the EXACT benefits of squatting? Can lounges do that, or what?
I make sure form is correct when I squat, so I know bad form isnt the problem...I think knees are just going bad

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swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:44 pm

you have referred knee pain from either lack of hip mobility or ankle mobility or both

i suggest this:

for ankle mobility stretch calves hard than perform the ankle mobility from Mike Boyles "8 Essential Mobility Drills" article from t-nation as prescribed there

for hip mobility read both parts of this article this article first...

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=495189&cr=

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=497495&cr=

and do as prescribed...i can help with this

also if you can get a foam roller that would help a lot too

in the meantime simply make sure that you:

- sit down and back like your about to hang a crap (that's the best way i can explain it)
- keep all the wt on your heels

do the above before squating or lunging

DianaB · Post by **DianaB** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:56 pm

It's a while those knees are bugging you now. Have you had a trainer check out your form? Are you squatting from a narrow stance, if so a wider stance should help. Are you able to squat below parellel, 90 degrees is not he best place to be in a squat. The sitting down part, wide stance and get yor butt to the floor. I had knee issues as well, but mobility drills (as above) do help.
If you hear a clicking or grinding, see a doc. If it is localised in the kneecap and more of a bother than pain, you may be able to work thru it with help from a qualified trainer (Swanso is qualified to help you). Too bad you don't have a video of your squat, it realy helps to see what your flexibility and form is like.
diana

FeeFee · Post by **FeeFee** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:59 pm

DianaB wrote:It's a while those knees are bugging you now. Have you had a trainer check out your form? Are you squatting from a narrow stance, if so a wider stance should help. Are you able to squat below parellel, 90 degrees is not he best place to be in a squat. The sitting down part, wide stance and get yor butt to the floor. I had knee issues as well, but mobility drills (as above) do help.
If you hear a clicking or grinding, see a doc. If it is localised in the kneecap and more of a bother than pain, you may be able to work thru it with help from a qualified trainer (Swanso is qualified to help you). Too bad you don't have a video of your squat, it realy helps to see what your flexibility and form is like.
diana

Yes, I make sure a trainer checks and helps position me. I dont start reps unless form is perfect.
I dont hear any sounds, I just feel the discomfort, and I stretch before I do squats. I will refer to the above measures anyway. I'll let you guys know how wit goes. Thanks alot guys.

DianaB · Post by **DianaB** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:38 pm

If it's just discomfort and kinda feels like pressure, the mobility stuff should help. Be careful, I've seen a lot of PTs showing a narrow stance and squatting to 90 degrees only, below parellel is the sweet spot.Are you using a wide stance? Cycling is also good, helped me get past this issue.
d.