So I typically low bar squat as my preferred method of squatting, I've noticed (In which Ive been trying to train for more) is that when I hit parallel or even slightly below it triggers some nasty pain right below my patella in both knees. When I go well below parallel (Or Sort of ATG, although I wouldn't say its ATG) I don't have any pain whatsoever.
Is this triggered by a mobility reason and or muscle imbalance (The pain that is) or Body mechanics? Just curious as to a more knowledgeable opinion on this if there is any.
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02-20-2018, 04:17 PM #1
Squat Pain - Parallel / Below parallel (ATG sort of) Question etc.
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02-21-2018, 03:48 AM #2Registered User
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Tendon overuse? I find it alot harder on my knees to squat to parallel (and power cleans eviscerate me.) From my experience, extension exercises tend to irritate the fat pad underneath the tendon, whereas flexing is more painful for the tendon.
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