Knee Pain During Deep Squats

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Thu Jun 04, 2026 8:10 am

I will buy a pair of 7mm sleeves today and look into the Spanish squats. Appreciate the feedback.

ProperGainz · Post by **ProperGainz** » Thu Jun 04, 2026 8:42 am

Make sure the tempo on your squats is controlled. Dropping fast into the hole puts insane shock on that tendon.

MedellinMuscle · Post by **MedellinMuscle** » Thu Jun 04, 2026 9:10 am

Exactly. A 3-second descent will build massive isometric control and safe adaptation.

KrystalE · Post by **KrystalE** » Thu Jun 04, 2026 9:35 am

Good luck. Tendons heal slowly due to minimal blood flow, so keep consistent.

NorthernStrength · Post by **NorthernStrength** » Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:00 am

Give it 4-6 weeks of loading phase. You will smash PRs again pain free.