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Knees crack when Squatting

rko Posts: 102 Joined: 2005/10/30	2006/01/27, 12:24 PM If your knees crack every time you squat is that bad? Ever rep i do all you hear is crack... is it a show of weakness or something :( -------------- A strong mind builds a strong body.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2006/01/27, 05:30 PM Show of weakness? Most likely it is popping when the joint opens up and the pressue changes in it - like when you crack your knuckles. Does it feel grind or crunchy? in that case it could be that your legs are a little off track and not sitting or gliding correctly on the knee joint. You may need to do some corrective exercises to balance your qauds and hamstrings. If you are worried, or if there is pain associated with it, see your doctor. I used to sound like rice crispies when I went up and down the stairs, squatted, etc. i don't know when it quit, but it did..odd. -------------- Dont spend your precious time asking \"Why isnt the world a better place?\" It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is \"How can I make it better?\" To that there is an answer. - Leo Buscaglia
rko Posts: 102 Joined: 2005/10/30	2006/01/28, 12:34 AM Yeah what i meant was maybe my knees can't handle the amount of weight im squatting it doesn't hurt either it's just strange how every repetition i do my right knees cracks. -------------- A strong mind builds a strong body.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/01/28, 11:44 AM I'm going to have you do a test, and I need you to tell me what the results are. Find your 6rm in the leg extension, and your 6rm in the leg curl (standing or lying), and tell me what those numbers are. -------------- ~Steve Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.