Knee issues....

[superqt4u2nv]

ok my last couple of sqaut sessions my knees are clicking like there is no tomorrow. I have had some serious pain as of late even going light. I think it could be the increased cardio. Anyways I need some advice what is going to be something that is low impact but still hit the quads decently.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

i would keep the squats but evaluate your form..
try using a wider stance and sitting back more...
also give yourself some rest and go light when making form adjustments

 

[Quadsweeps Sister]

ok my last couple of sqaut sessions my knees are clicking like there is no tomorrow. I have had some serious pain as of late even going light. I think it could be the increased cardio. Anyways I need some advice what is going to be something that is low impact but still hit the quads decently.

My knees used to be in much pain when I did a lot of cardio - biking (upright bike). I used to sometimes even feel pain/strain behind my knees. My knee pain has greatly diminished since I have started doing different types of cardio like pulling sled. Changing the squat stance like beast says can't hurt as well.

 

[needsize]

What do you take in the way of joint supps, thats really key?
And are you going rock bottom, its a lot easier on your knees when you do.
And if your cardio is high impact, then it most likely is affecting it

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Thanks all I have been using wide stance squats. I have been going a lot lighter like 40lb less since I started adding more cardio. The cardio I have been doing is high impact but mostly eliptical.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

how wide is your stance?
also im wondering if the dieting may be having an imapct as you dry up your joints become less lubricated

 

[superqt4u2nv]

how wide is your stance?
also im wondering if the dieting may be having an imapct as you dry up your joints become less lubricated

I still take in about 20% of my daily total in fat. My stance is wider then shoulder length apart with toes pointed out. Feels like I could give birth from that stance. LOL I am going to pick up some joint supps when I am at the store next week.

 

[super_rice]

the wide stance doesn't agree with everyone. what about bringing your stance in and going deep?

whatever the case, it's likely a form thing.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

the wide stance doesn't agree with everyone. what about bringing your stance in and going deep?

whatever the case, it's likely a form thing.

Last week I tried squating 4 diffrent ways and nothing felt right every time I could feel the knee click clicking all the way down.

 

[super_rice]

some other things that have worked for me:

1) stay tight, don't bounce in/out of hole
2) let your knees come out in front of your toes if you are squatting oly style... imo, it's more of a natural movement and your knees are designed to take the stress off on their own
3) keep your knees warm with first a good warmup, then by wearing pants of knee sleeves during a workout
4) glucosamine/chondroitin mix, stay away from msm and other painkillers though