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Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 2:30 am
by MoscowBarbell
Lately I get an ache right under the patella when I hit the hole on back squats. Any tips for patellar tendonitis?
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 3:05 am
by NorthernStrength
Isolate the tendons with heavy slow resistance. Spanish squats or slow tempo leg extensions do absolute wonders.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 3:42 am
by ProperGainz
Check your ankle mobility too. If your shins cannot migrate forward naturally, your mechanics shift stress straight to the patella.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 4:12 am
by MedellinMuscle
Are you tracking your knees over your toes properly or are they caving inwards? VMO weakness could be an issue.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 4:45 am
by KrystalE
Flossing with a voodoo band before training helped restore my fluid dynamics in the joint. Try it out.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 5:20 am
by MoscowBarbell
My ankles are quite tight from old soccer injuries. I wear lifters but maybe it is not enough.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 5:50 am
by NorthernStrength
Heel elevation masks the issue but doesn't fix the root. Work on heavy loaded calf stretches between sets.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 6:15 am
by ProperGainz
Also back off the total depth slightly for a bit. Box squats to parallel can let you train through the injury safely.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 6:45 am
by MedellinMuscle
Are you using knee sleeves? Keeping the joint warm reduces the visceral ache considerably.
Re: Knee Pain During Deep Squats
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 7:25 am
by KrystalE
Yes, 7mm neoprene sleeves are mandatory for old lifters like us. Game changer.