Squat question

[muscledog95]

Will squats make knees stronger or detierate them?

thanks

 

[cytrix]

i believe squats and weight lifting in general are great for staying healthy, incl. your joints, as long as you
- keep proper form
- give yourself time to recuperate and don't overtrain
- have a clean, nutrient rich diet, complemented with supplements
(vitamins, minerals etc.)
- don't mess with drugs

 

[sysopt]

Like cytix previously mentioned, weightlifting in a duly manner will actually strengthen the joint and surrounding connective tissue. Be sure to work all muscles crossing over the joint to prevent imbalances which could lead to injury later on.

 

[gorth97]

Squats will do a number on your knees if you go down too far or don't go down far enough.

I've never seen one person my my gym do squats correctly. NEVER!

Except me of course. I see people pushing 3 plates like nothing yet they aren't even doing half a squat.

To sum up: Your joints will be fine if you have good form.

 

[needsize]

Correct form is only half the battle, the rest is all about warming up properly!

 

[Bigsatan13]

I think they strengthen the knees tremendously when done with proper form. I went over the high side on the bike this summer and believe I would have torn that knee apart if it wasn't so strong. Hell, it would have killed a mere mortal!

 

[The mann]

i believe that also,warm up properly and be sensible in your training

 

[muscledog95]

thanks for the replies. WHen I do squats my knees sometimes burn (not pain just burn) is that a good thing or bad thing?

 

[muscledog95]

also, I had a women there (shes a personal trainer) watch me squat to see if im doing it right. She said it was picture perfect. So i guess im doing them right

 

[arnies]

i have been doing squats for a number of years with no problems i used to use the leg press on occasion but a few times i noticed slight pain in my knee area perhaps a slight strain on the ligaments or muscle surrounding the knee ... but i find squats are a natural movement for me and i enjoy doing them immensely .. so far so good no probs.