knee pain after squat set

**nads786** · 01-09-2006, 01:13 PM

after my last set of squats (going parallel) ive been getting pain in both knees now for around 4-5dayz, it feels as if the knees are sore from standing up all day, thaz the only way i can describe the pain, and there is some pain when standing normally on the side of my knees, i have full movement of the joint and im resting it and putting ice on it, goin to go to the doctor, anybody have the same experience with something like this?

**dbcb314** · 01-09-2006, 02:22 PM

try going all the way down... dont stop of parallel. its better for the knees.. and dont bounce out of the hole

**Sammie Jr** · 01-09-2006, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by nads786

after my last set of squats (going parallel) ive been getting pain in both knees now for around 4-5dayz, it feels as if the knees are sore from standing up all day, thaz the only way i can describe the pain, and there is some pain when standing normally on the side of my knees, i have full movement of the joint and im resting it and putting ice on it, goin to go to the doctor, anybody have the same experience with something like this?

I would take a rest and then let the knees get to where they are not sore, then I would try to vary my stance from wide to narrow or vice versa to see if that makes them sore. Don't worry about going to heavy cause you are just experimenting. Then if that does not make them sore I would go back to the old stance and see what happens.
It might take a few times to find a spot that does not hurt the knees but it will be worth it in the long run.

**worker1** · 01-09-2006, 03:29 PM

I would recommend NOT going all the way down; just go parallel.
Also, you could switch to front squats for a while; it is a more balanced lift and easier on the knees.

**The Real Deal** · 01-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by worker1

I would recommend NOT going all the way down; just go parallel.

its safer on the knees to go all the way down.

**BigRagu** · 01-09-2006, 03:32 PM

did u try anything new on squats this week... how heavy did u go and what stance

**nads786** · 01-09-2006, 03:41 PM

i was going heavy on my last set, i was doing 5x5 progressively increasing the weight, i completed the set of 5, but i felt some knee pain on my last rep on both of my knees, i am considering doing a full squat to see if that helps but i want to rest to not make anything worse

the werid thing is that it feels most stiff and sore in the morning but it gets better once i start moving around, it also seems to be getting a little better, its been approx a week since the injury

any other suggestions?

**BigRagu** · 01-09-2006, 04:05 PM

what stance did u use

**nads786** · 01-09-2006, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by BigRagu

what stance did u use

shoulder stance, toes pointed staright slightly outward

**PoW** · 01-09-2006, 04:07 PM

It may actually help to lower the weight a little and go all the way down. Makes sense to me as they say it doesnt have to stop the weight in the knees weakes position. Also, watch Leg Extensions, as I have felt they are pretty hard on knees.

**nads786** · 01-09-2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by PoW

It may actually help to lower the weight a little and go all the way down. Makes sense to me as they say it doesnt have to stop the weight in the knees weakes position. Also, watch Leg Extensions, as I have felt they are pretty hard on knees.

ya im def going to do ATG and lower the weight, but i dont know when to start up squats and legs overall again, i mite wait 2 more weeks to see how my knees feel

**BigRagu** · 01-09-2006, 04:21 PM

ok this is how i feel about squats......... do what is comfortable... not everyone can go atg .... u can try to widen your stance alittle i find narrow stances my body isn't made 4.... also i do feel leg raises are harsh on the knee and have alot of sheering force.. i usually do sets of 15 on leg raises......

also make sure your knees are not beding inward when squatting this can cause the type of pain u have....... the knee should track in a natural motion over the foot

**nads786** · 01-09-2006, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by BigRagu

ok this is how i feel about squats......... do what is comfortable... not everyone can go atg .... u can try to widen your stance alittle i find narrow stances my body isn't made 4.... also i do feel leg raises are harsh on the knee and have alot of sheering force.. i usually do sets of 15 on leg raises......

also make sure your knees are not beding inward when squatting this can cause the type of pain u have....... the knee should track in a natural motion over the foot

i got the weight set down but my legs were sorta shacking as well, that could be a problem, but my knees did NOT bow in or out, i guess ill find out within another week of rest does the job or not

any other opinions?

**b0ngman** · 01-09-2006, 06:14 PM

keep your ass tense as you go down. Do not let the burden of the weight transfer to your knees when you begin the +

**AnaerobicAndrew** · 01-09-2006, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by The Real Deal

its safer on the knees to go all the way down.

^^ sure is.

**$AJ** · 01-09-2006, 10:14 PM

lighten the weight and work on your form -> http://t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=460417

if that's in place, then something's ****ed up in your knee; pain is not normal from it.

**paul_v** · 01-09-2006, 11:03 PM

I haven't been able to squat in like a month due to knee pain. When I squat without any weights you can hear my knees popping. I asked one of the trainers at the gym and he said that it probably from a muscle imbalance in my legs (quads stronger than hams or vice versa). All legs muscles attach to your knee so it made sense to me. Any of you guys hear of this theory? It could also be that my years of playing soccer when I was younger are catching up to me.

**nads786** · 01-09-2006, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by $AJ

lighten the weight and work on your form -> http://t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=460417

if that's in place, then something's ****ed up in your knee; pain is not normal from it.

thanks for the article, already read this one before, the weridest thing is it affected BOTH knees, usually it should be one or the other for an injury which makes me even more confused

**worker1** · 01-10-2006, 10:50 AM

dont let the weight move forward. Keep the weight on your heels.
If you have chuck taylor all-star's, you could try squatting with them.

**BigRagu** · 01-10-2006, 11:56 AM

yea once your knees start to shake and get off track then stop at that rep.....

**nads786** · 01-10-2006, 02:37 PM

ya im puttin alot of bengay on it rite now and not do any squats or leg for another week or two, you guyz think deadlifts would be ok?

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