[StormxX]

Hey guys, recently i started doing abt 20+ squats each day and always end up having the burning sensation for a while in the kneecap. After abt 1 week, when i go jogging, i feel pain at my kneecap. Is it advisable to do squats?? Please advise Thanks.

[Sero2000]

Been doing squats for over a year liao i know what u mean. most prob is u doing it wrongly

[StormxX]

Can advise on how to do it right? And there won't be a negative effect right? In later life?

[nutritionpark]

back has to be straight and upright...legs shoulder width apart..when squatting keep the angle between your thighs and calves >70 deg....you should not feel any pain in ur heels or ankles..when standing up...don't extend till your knees are locked..

tts shd be it!

=D

[StormxX]

Originally Posted by nutritionpark

back has to be straight and upright...legs shoulder width apart..when squatting keep the angle between your thighs and calves >70 deg....you should not feel any pain in ur heels or ankles..when standing up...don't extend till your knees are locked..

tts shd be it!

=D

Hey, thanks, but i dun understand the part:"when standing up...don't extend till your knees are locked.." What that means?

[Sero2000]

Originally Posted by StormxX

Hey, thanks, but i dun understand the part:"when standing up...don't extend till your knees are locked.." What that means?

Like dont compleatly streighten your legs. coz it will hurt your knee cap. try this link, mabe it will help.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/no_pain_squat.htm

[StormxX]

Thanks ya!

[nutritionpark]

yup...means don't stand up till you are fully upright...for bodybuilders they do squats with weights...so shd they "lock" their knees...the weight would be supported by the knee joint...which is not eneficial and may hurt the knee..

CHEERS!
=D

[ichigo]

Yeah, squats strain the knee. Idk, maybe you want to try getting more calcium, eat more eggs/cheese stuff like that.