Knee problems from doing squats? How to prevent them?

[Anonymous]

I'm developing knee problems from doing squats, how can i prevent this? only recently started doing them for but the problem is discouraging me to continue. Any tips?

[rachelbrrtt]

Make sure you are using right technique. If you aren't sure ask for help from someone who does know. (Not the internet, cause there are a lot of stupid people out there that will tell you the wrong way, ask a gym instructor or personal trainer)

If that doesn't help, you may need to get a knee brace. Depending on how bad your knee is, a cheap one may work or you may need to go to the doctor to get a special one.

Also go easy for a few days to see if that helps. So no weight and cut back on reps. If this is a new work out your body isn't used to the new stress it's receiving and may need to rest

[Anonymous]

don't do squats
there's about a zillion other exercises out there

[marksmith108]

There may be a lot of other exercises but no other single exercise is as efficient and beneficial as the squat besides the deadlift.

[Opinion Owner]

@marksmith108
which will probably also kill her knees
I don't know why its hurting her, but if the problem isn't form or being too overweight, she can't do it. That's just how it is.

[Theguyoverthere]

There could be a variety of reasons for this. I haven't seen you do them but what I would suggest is getting your form recorded and having people check it out who you know are familiar with squats.

At my gym I see girls doing squats incorrectly all the time. The number 1 issue is them not going deep enough.

[BertMacklinFBI]

if you're going too low too heavy then take a break and go lighter. don't fuck with knee injuries. a broken knee doesn't heal, not saying you will break it but just realize that. maybe buy some braces for your workouts or try different feet positions.

[marksmith108]

Improper is the most likely cause.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ME8gEN54Ao

Take a look at these videos. They're a huge help even for experience lifters.

[GymBumGuy]

unfortunately some people just can't do certain exercises i can't really do squats either but there are other ways to work out your legs and other muscles that you workout when you squat give keen braces a try if that does not help just look for other ways to workout those muscles

[maiez]

Sometimes if you don't go low enough you will overdevelop your quads, this group of muscles will pull the knee stronger than the hamstrings, therefore giving you knee problems. So you need to equally train you hamstrings to neutralize the pull of the quads. Thats if you aren't going low enough (90degrees)

[Shaft50]

I would say, try without weights, don't go all the way down... try squatting, not so your hamstrings are parallel with the floor but a bit less. Build up the muscles a bit more before you put pressure on the joints. I had to do that and am still working on it. This year I hope to add more weights...

[shyguy227]

I would work on on the technique to help prevent yourself from developing knee pain.

If you need to use a chair or wall for support to help you until you get the correct technique

[kheserthorpe]

Air squats or weighted?

Is your weight on your heels or toes?

[Asker]

i'm not sure. i just started doing squats. i do them daily without weights and then maybe 2 days in the week i add weights to my routine as well.

I try and keep my toes point up because i read that online somewhere. so my weight should be on my heels.

[Grant101]

Stop for a while and if they continue after you re start , go to a doctor or physio

[Klaatu51]

then stop doin squats 4 a while basically!

[thealphamaleishere]

Try not to be so heavy.