Knee cap about to explode under the squat

[Test boy]

I also have knee problems when squatting heavy. Yesterday I tried widening my stance and it helped.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

if your knees are coming in on the ascent you need to drop the weight you use bro and strengthen those quads. Widen the stance a bit and really point those toes out forcing the knees to stay out...

 

[Hannibal]

if your knees are coming in on the ascent you need to drop the weight you use bro and strengthen those quads. Widen the stance a bit and really point those toes out forcing the knees to stay out...

NO offense whatsoever intended heavywear...from your statement you obviously are a "quad squatter". However if your knees are coming in it is a sign of weak hips and or weak hamstrings. To keep the knees out get a band and place it around your knees and practice forcing your knees out against it. Bring the hips and hamstring strength up and your problem should go away.

Also lighter lifters should have there toes pointed straight ahead or only slightly out. Toes pointed way out only compensate for weak hams, doesnt fix the problem.