Squats

[Imnotdutch]

Am I the only one that isn't able to do squats? I can barely do 50lbs squats because when the weight is on my traps it just hurts like a mother fucker. My knees also hurt a whole lot when coming up from the squat. Anyone have any tips on squatting?

Tip 1: Squatting is not for wuss's. If you are a wuss go play with the leg press instead . If you aren't a wuss.....quit whining .

Tip 2: Your body adapts to situations you put it into. If you squat, your body will get used to it and stop hurting where you rest the bar.

Tip 3: As the others said, use a lower bar position.....I use my rear delts as a resting place for the bar.

Tip 4: If you rest the bar on top of bone you will get some funky bruises if you use alot of weight. Try not to rest the bar directly onto bone.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Squats are the most painful and grueling exercise there is, and that is why i like it. Place the bar lower on your back right where the traps intersect with your deltoids. About the popping in your knees, you might need to warm-up properly, many times people just start squatting right away without warming up, this is a no no cause there needs to be more fluid in you knees joint and other joint to provide cushioning and to prevent strains and tears. Once you get used to the motion the weight isn't bad. Hey Needsize that's a lot of weight. I got 315lbs for 8 today past parrallel no help, what kind of routine do you have?

 

[Toshendin]

I did my first training session with squats yesterday. Only 50lbs, but I'm a begginer so I'm happy with that. I like squats now. I just do some stretching and warm up my knees and the knee pain goes away. I've put the bar lower and I feel almost no pain in my traps. Thanks for the advice, guys.