knees after squatting

[bourgeois funk]

i always find that after squatting (usually the next day) my knees feel "funny". they don't hurt, there's absolutely no pain, but they feel weird (that's the only way i can put it!). i was just wondering if this is normal. i mean my form's not bad, i don't hink. ie, i squat back, my knees don't go past my toes, knees point outward as i go down.

how ARE one's knees supposed to feel after squatting? the same as if i hadn't squatted in the first place?

 

[jenscats5]

I think I may know what you mean....a funny feeling that's not pain but not quite right.

I had a problem with my patella a few years back & now sometimes my knee will hurt or feel weird when I exercise.

I use these velcro straps that you wrap around your knee to the knee cap won't move as much when you exercise. That may help.

 

[bourgeois funk]

I think I may know what you mean....a funny feeling that's not pain but not quite right.

i think that's it! (lol)

i'll use tensor bandages on my knees, and hopefully that'll help.

thanks

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

how low are you squating??? theres more tension on the knees if you dont go below parallel...also check out low bar/PL squats-- wider stance- could help- & I hope your not squatting on the Smith-- thats absolute knee torture!!

 

[LATINLOVER]

MAY HELP IF YOU WARM UP YOUR KNEES WITH A COUPLE OF SETS OF LIGHT LEG EXT. ALSO HEALS DOWN AND FEET STRAIGHT FORWARD AND REALLY IMPORTANT STREATCH FOR AT LEAST TEN MIN AT THE END COUL BE TIGHT MUSCLES.

 

[Sassy69]

Just a thought - have you tried adding some box squats into your routine? The stop at the bottom might be enough to take the pressure off your knees and give you a moment to set for the upward movement. For me it seems to have added a lot more control for me at the bottom of the squat. In the past I've had problems where my knees just didn't feel strong enough to do a decent squat (instead of stopping after only a very short squat motion).

 

[bourgeois funk]

i always thought box squats werent very effective, bc you rest your weight on the bench before going back up again?

 

[boscoe wilson]

make sure your knees are extending out over your feet no matter how wide a stance you use or how far down you squat.