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 Knees cracking while squatting.
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 196 |
When I do deep squats my knees crack, pop and make grotesque noises....but they don't hurt at all...other than they are a bit sore the next day. I'm assuming this is normal...is it? What I am doing is squatting fairly light (since i recently started doing legs) so I can build up knee joint strength before I start getting into the heavy stuff. Is this also a good idea?    | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 647 |
Don't worry about it is I get the thing, I should only happen the first few reps of the first few sets. Try warming up first on leg presses to get the blood flowing and air out of the joints.
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 155 |
flaxseed oil and glucosamine, this combo helped my shoulders from cracking when i did lateral raises; give it a try  | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 516 |
If it's not excessive or painful, it is probably just air in the joint that is being forced out once you really start to work it. Like I said, it shouldn't be excessive and should usually stop before you get to your work sets. ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 367 |
As long as your form is good, it shouldn't be a big deal....I found that stretching my legs for 5 min, then 5 min on the bike at a low level does wonders...then when you start squatting do a few really light warm up sets and your joints will be prepared for the workout ahead. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 127 |
I'd have a specialist give em a listen - just to rule out anything bad. Wouldnt want them to bug you down the road. my $.02 ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 44 |
As far as the cracking sound goes, it is not necessarily anything serious and it is fairly common. Prior to any leg workout, you should do a light warm-up on a treadmill or bike. After that, stretching should be done for around 10-15 minutes at least. What you might want to do is invest in a pair of knee wraps or knee sleeves. These keep the joint warmer than normal, allowing the fluid to move inside the joint. I wouldn't recommend any supplements right now. First try warming up thoroughly before the leg workout, taking time to warm-up on a treadmill, stretch, and then perform warm-up sets. If the problem persists, you might want to contact a physician so that they can check your ligaments, meniscus, and the surfaces of the knee for wear. Genetic | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 209 |
As long as it doesn't hurt, don't worry about it. Once you experience pain from it, get it checked before doing any more squatting. ------------------ -HB- | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 371 |
My left knee does the same thing..but I had ACL replaced a year and 2 months ago...it doesn't hurt but is sounds scary.. Im back up to squating 245 for 8 reps..hopefully soon I will be up to 315 for 10.... ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 172 |
Do about 4 sets of 25 reps with 25lbs on the leg ext machine before doing squats. Rest only 15 secs between leg ext sets. Has helped me a lot. B True |
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posted September 14, 2000 11:19 AM