How to Fix Knees That Crack & Pop When Squatting |

[@beowulf916]

It's really frustrating going to a doctor with this kind of problem. "Doctor, my knee pops when I squat." "Well, my advice is to not do squats." I don't want a limitation or restriction, I want a solution. So stuff like this is very appreciated.

[@racharina]

... and there is your Dr. $500 bill for nothing.

[@meetimian3383]

So true. My doctor said the same to me

[@xxpowwowbluexx]

Exactly. Doctors are almost useless when it comes to solutions for most issues.

[@MIbra96]

"Doctor, my tooth hurts when I eat." "Well, don't eat."

[@ankurchauhan2445]

So true. Doctor are same everywhere, said the same to me

[@keegantaylor6894]

I advised my friend to watch this video, and ever since he did the stretching you recommended, he hasn't heard his knees crack since. I would like to say thank you for great content, keep it up.

[@SquatUniversity]

That's great to hear! Thanks for letting me know how it helped!

[@Trang-xq9fn]

@@SquatUniversity I did not know that the foam rolling could help reduce the crackling crunching sounds. I will try this now.

[@ea5266]

@@Trang-xq9fn how did it go? I'm curious

[@Trang-xq9fn]

Definitely it has helped reduce the tight muscles in front of my knees. I do hear less crackling.

[@armyx-rho.1366]

Im gona be that frnd now

[@Jacob.Peyser]

I really thought that my knee was seriously screwed up, but then I did those stretches. I was then able to do a full on squat without that popping sound from my knee. So, thank you.

[@SquatUniversity]

Thats great to hear! You're so welcome!

[@cielandsebastian5]

My knee just pops sometimes when I get up but it’s painless and not serious, but I freak myself out so I searched this video.

[@Tejascustomwheels]

Is because you don't drink water

[@Spartan2228]

Sup Zero I drink a lot of water daily, and my left knee still cracks. Right one rarely cracks . Gonna try the foam rolling and a longer warmup next time, hopefully it helps.

[@itseri4305]

Ciel And Sebastian same with me

[@mr0riginftw]

Same wtf

[@LordMichaelRahl]

Exactly the same here.

[@burkafesoy6156]

You probably won’t see this but you just alleviated my knee pain. I stopped squating because of it but I’m so glad I can work my way back with no more grinding or anything ✊🏾👏🏾🤲🏿

[@asdfkjhlk34]

Can’t believe after dealing with the clicking for so long that it just got deleted by a minute of the couch stretch. You’re the goat

[@JackedEcto]

Awesome stuff man. I've spent countless hours following advice from different videos all over youtube and yours is the only one that's really helped. All I really needed was to loosen up my quads using your technique at 2:30. Literally 5 minutes later the cracking is completely gone after having been here off and on for years. Thanks a lot.

[@lakshmanank8289]

Bro is this really worked

[@x12624]

@@lakshmanank8289 yes brother, this worked, I swear to God. My knees were popping for more than a year. After doing these two exercises, my left knee doesn’t pop anymore, but my right still does, I’ll have to work on it a bit more

[@peterelliston8511]

It's like a miracle. I did the thigh on the roller both sides. There was quite a lot of pain but the popping of the knees stopped immediately. It took about a minute. I can't thank you enough. I will build this into my morning stretch and squat routine.

[@Nancy-gc7pu]

★★★不能壓在膝蓋骨上方 ①2:34 滾筒放鬆 大腿前側+外側 慢慢上下移動 滾到膝蓋邊邊 不要滾上去 ②2:51 你要深層 把小腿抬起來 上下 ③3:23 不能壓在膝蓋骨上方 壓在膝蓋骨的邊邊肌肉 小腿上下彎 你每次做完 要觀察膝蓋聲有沒有減少 ④4:01 股四頭肌伸展 長板凳上 4:10 屁股平行向前 不要歪斜 維持30S ⑤5:12 槓片深蹲 下蹲十 可以左右移動 要感受是屁股再出力 6:42 橫向壓縮綜合症?? 你的內側 外側肌肉同步工作 他們應該要有一定的強度 讓他正常上下移動 如果其中有一側 變得非常僵硬 那膝蓋骨就會變傾斜 越硬就越斜 經過多次的下蹲 會獲得橫向拉動(軌道偏移) 導致膝蓋骨下側 磨損不均勻 導致膝蓋骨光滑底部被磨損 單側肌肉僵硬 會導致過度的膝蓋骨壓力 日常我們必須提高彈性 膝蓋周圍肌肉移動能力 ⑥ 8:52 球放在膝蓋肌肉外側 上下滾動找痛點 做2MIN ⑦11:11 坐姿 膝關節伸展(不要做這個練習) 11:56 不要做很深的深蹲 深蹲會帶來更多壓力

[@Jesusistherealdeal]

Doctor I just want to say thank you! Ever since, your videos popped in my feed I have been incorporating all your teachings in my workouts. I had an injured knee for 6 years, back pains, and tight hip flexors. I had been doing all the exercises, and stretches that you have demonstrated in your videos. My tight and pain hip flexors had gone away. I can squat, do rdls without pain and discomfort. Before then, I had physical therapy and gone to chiroparstors, but there wasn't any improvements. You are truly helping people who are in need of help in these type of issues. May you have continue blessings in your life. You rock! 🙏👍🙌

[@andrewmatseshe7343]

Doc man, I gotta tell ya, your stuff is amazing. I used to be a 400+LB squatter till I got my Purple Heart on Tatooine (Afghanistan lol) a few years back. I've gone from "you'll never squat again" to repeatable high 2-low 300 LB safe, repeatable efforts. Squatting has gone from my least to most liked exercise. Minus the occaisional life event and/or programmed deload I squat almost every day without pain now. Between you, Mobility WOD and Max Shank's stuff, I've been able to get my groove back without going under the knife. I'm 39 right now (November) with the 40 in April. The goal is repeatable double bodyweight ass-to-grass high-bar singles (340-360 ish) by april. So far I'm at 15-20 sets of easy 275 singles and RPE 8-8.5 singles of 3 plates in shitty shoes. Blew out the chucks doing a lot of wide box squats and low bar. If you're reading this people, his stuff works. I'm no paid advertiser, just a broke old Soldier who's grateful for getting his wheels back.

[@SquatUniversity]

Honored to hear Andrew! Thanks so much for sharing your story here - I'm so glad to hear that the content I've shared has been so helpful for you.

[@hogleg8103]

Hey man read your post did you make your goal? Hopefully if not keep it up!

[@moochannel523]

lol @Tatooine

[@levelinguponthenarrowpath]

Respect

[@beerdemus2812]

That's awesome. I hope to get back to normal squatting and deadlifting eventually. Seems a long way.

[@themaddox5499]

i was super annoyed at how my knees would pop every squat but i just did the second stretch for like a minute and it all went away. This is such good tips and gets a like and recomendation from me. Thank you so much!

[@equaliser9043]

Had a one leg high impact injury with sudden deceleration. Left leg been terrible for years. Clicking knee, pain up towards pelvis, all over leg really. Some really good advice on here. As an amateur I was always looking to strengthen etc but now I realise about the 'track' and muscle memory. Very useful video.

[@imdoinbttrthnu]

My right knee sounds like rice crispies cereal 🥣😭🤣

[@ashyanaharricharran3458]

Hey, me too.

[@olga_lc]

So does mine

[@Septembercampbell]

Both of mine do 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@HicksGribble]

Mine too! It’s so disconcerting.

[@shawntye12]

Same here.....

[@deborahshields729]

This video made so much sense! Thank you!!!! I was in a bad car accident, with a lot of fractures and soft tissue damage, including a shattered knee cap and torn glut. During rehab, my first outpatient PT kept making me do leg extension exercises on a machine and I kept telling her that they made my knee grind too much and were too painful. She also told me I should never squat. I finally switched to a different PT practice and one of the first things that they had me do was squats and no knee extensions! Hooray! Now I understand why those knee extensions were such a bad idea!

[@florenciar9778]

Awesome video! I went back to the gym after a year off and started having serious knee pain. Mostly bending and climbing stairs. I took 6 weeks off decided to go back today and the pain was almost instant. I’m going to try these stretches. Thanks

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad you liked the video! Here's something to check out also that may help you find out what kind of knee pain you may have had so you make sure it doesn't come back: squatuniversity.com/2017/05/14/what-kind-of-knee-pain-do-you-have/

[@adelhajdarovic1842]

I was squatting with my gopnik friends and I squatted for 2 hours nonstop. Now I have cracking in my knee. But now it’s gone, thank you!

[@samermohamed7644]

One of the most simple and straightforward tutorials. I'm looking forward to trying all of this and seeing how it changes my situation. Thanks!

[@thiagoromero6648]

My knee pops literally every time I bend it

[@user-hv5rv5ox2x]

Mines too. I could go on doing 100 squats and they would pop everytime I stand up again

[@thiagoromero6648]

My knees pop every time I go down

[@tvrtkokaurinovic7370]

@@user-hv5rv5ox2x same

[@user-ox5dr8tw4f]

@@user-hv5rv5ox2x yo wassup

[@waqqas6799]

Did anyone find a working solution for this?

[@Septembercampbell]

This was really helpful to me, and especially the part about not pushing it when you're in pain. The metaphor about the car really hit home. Think I'll try to take better care in the future, Thank you!

[@x12624]

I’m 32, my knees were popping for more than a year. I did these exercises, I swear to God, I stopped hearing my left knee pop now, I only hear it pop after I wake up, and not anytime during the day. However, my right knee still pops. I’ll update on my right knee after couple of weeks of doing these exercises. Thanks man, thanks lot, I tried several other exercises, but none worked :)

[@prawinsama]

Any update?

[@GusmaoMurilo]

I want to thank you. I hurt my knee just doing a silly jump and started popping, I went to an osteopath but nothing. the tennis ball right above my knee did the trick, and I felt the stiffness there.. I don’t think it’s over yet but I got instantly better and now I know where to target. #lifesaver

[@TheBastosboy702]

Did the foam rolling this morning before squats, worked perfectly.

[@Elithia.m]

I had ACL and meniscus surgery in 2015 and it took a year fo me to fully recover to feel 100% -ish. Now recently, I started working out and I notice my knee sounds crunchy. My knee even sounds crunchy when I’m just relaxing and I bend my knee, although the sound is quieter.

[@wallnotawall1634]

I like how everyone here is like over 30 and I'm just a 12 year old

[@shut2067]

WallNotAWall BRU SAME I FEEL LIKE AN OLD MAN

[@DynamicBailey]

WallNotAWall Enjoy it kid. One day you’ll be our age and wonder where the time went. Be a kid for as long as you can😉

[@maverick5434]

Lol m 21!

[@alishahin1879]

Same

[@jamiegreyy]

WallNotAWall I looked

[@MRoach03]

I won't go to a physical therapist, you fixed it already mate!

[@Eddiespice509]

This video saved my knees! Thank you for making this video!

[@SquatUniversity]

I'm so glad to hear! Thanks for checking out the video Eddie!

[@bybbah]

@@SquatUniversity ,hi im not athletic at all but for health reason i need to regain my posture .i have herniated discs (2 years ago i had a foot drop- left side is weak) and anterior tilted pelvis, so recently my left knee is stuck ,so through many videos im regaining some use ,i found out about my pelvis and also my glutes and my IT.SO I have been working on those.So far the pain has reduced and somehow even i walk with a cane i sometimes can go 10mns without and lose my balance .But this pain wont go away im reserching what to do my anterior side of the knee like my my inner thigh by the knee is very painful ,since i work on my IT BAND issues the opposite tension has reduced slowly but not all .please help. Im searching thank you.

[@tako3782]

I’m a rower and because of the current circumstances, I need to be working my legs to my hardest. I was working my legs very hard, when suddenly my knees began popping. I tried to stop my leg workouts, yet my progress was extremely gradual. This video was a complete 100% lifesaver. Thank you so much

[@flip290]

Went in for the usual leg day last week and immediately after attempting my first lunge I felt a sharp pain right above the knee cap. Tried doing a body weight squat and felt the same thing. I took the last week off to fully rest and have been looking for some strengthening exercises for the knee area the past week. This one was very helpful. Will definitely be trying all of these!

[@SquatUniversity]

I'm glad to help! Hope the knee feels better soon!

[@justknowledge5843]

Hello......@!

[@AlexCurtis33]

Was that the quad tendon where the sharp pain was coming from? And if so , did you just roll it out with a lacrosse ball to fix it? Thanks

[@Jeagletboard]

@@AlexCurtis33 i dont think so. also how are you doing 4 years later?

[@AlexCurtis33]

@@Jeagletboard well right knee still cracks and pops and sometimes it’s painful. I’ve been following Kneesovertoes guy and doing some of his exercises as well. Just gotta keep up with it. Besides that, my workouts have always been strong

[@elijio1265]

Hearing pops ever deep body squat, did this shit and it’s gone. Fuck, this modern age is beautiful, limitless answers to any question all at your fingertips. I appreciate your kindness to share your knowledge with the world 🖤

[@Fitterminal]

When in doubt, I come here :) You are appreciated.

[@ava.artemis]

I’ve had chondromalacia and pattelofemoral since I was about 20. I’m 49. I started running when I was 13. I had to stop for about 10 years when I was 20 because of my knees- but all they offered me was steroid injections- which I was allergic to. I wish I’d had such great information years ago. But I actually have less pain and discomfort now than I have since my early teens because of everything I’ve learned and done. It sure could have saved me a lot of pain, money and missing out on things I loved.

[@pattiking6391]

When I am walking my knee pops even the people around me could hear lol. But my knee falls off the tracked as you said however I have found foam rolling helps

[@CarmenduPreez]

Thanks to this and Jeff (Athlean X) my knee issues are sorted. I can now do 65kg sets of squads for the first time in 25 years. (Now 49) Thank You.

[@mindflown6553]

Tried this, amazing results after 3 weeks, much love man 🙌💕

[@kathycoerts3917]

Young and restless

[@kathycoerts3917]

Bold and besutiful

[@andrijagrbusic]

Thank you! Third stretch helped immediately! I held for about half a minute and no more cracks!

[@matthewtippets8427]

One of the best videos I've ever watched on KZbin. Thanks so much!

[@MrWhiteSuperman]

Thank you so much for this video, you took the sensation of like ten years wear and tear off of my knees, total new lease on life. Great content shared and subscribed.

[@aakashsingh4712]

My knees were making a lot of sound, i just cut them out now it doesnt

[@chimaob1244]

Did you get a knee replacement surgery?

[@aakashsingh4712]

@@chimaob1244 no i was joking when i said i cutted them

[@alinep.j.1158]

In the whole internet didn't find anyone who talk about those issues in a way so practical. My dream is be able to do a deep squat till the end of this year!!

[@manikanta1327]

4:36 hear the pop sound

[@DigiPipsfx]

I didn't hear

[@moviesforheart1915]

Yeah

[@moviesforheart1915]

@@DigiPipsfx it's there

[@letmebe893]

i thought it's just me who hear it

[@justin.rosete]

This is probably one of the best KZbin channels out there for sure 💯💯💯

[@charliepearton6849]

How can this have 82 dislikes it’s an incredible video that is amazingly helpful thanks so much man your content is brilliant.

[@Jeagletboard]

ikr

[@danielregassa9805]

Thank you very much Ive had popping knees for years and these stretches alleviated the symptoms in one day!

[@danielregassa9805]

What really helped me was foucsing on the area right above the knee when stretching

[@smilnhyg1993]

DUDE! i did a (slight) manipulation of my right knee cap after watching this video, after it showed me it was only moving outward, and not inward at all. warmed it up and PRESTO! it moved and slightly painful new popping i was getting in my squats this morning is gone! i was about to cry thinking my squats were done. thanks so much!

[@SquatUniversity]

I'm glad you're feeling better now!

[@kianedeans3303]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've asked professional pages on Instagram and have been for xrays to find out if my cartilage was gone. Even had started taking fish oil pills and glucosamine pills to still have the same symptoms. So until today I was scared to do squats and have watched my body shrink. They body type I have....I don't gain weight unless I work out. So thank you again!

[@slowfoodist]

also have no cartilage left because of years of overtraining. wish someone would address this inna video!

[@misterneckbreaker88]

from my experence. the pops cracks and other niggles is a sign of inbalance. maybe a part of your thight is under developed. i had shoulder problems for years then did more rear delt stuff and it got better not perfect but its getting better. also problems around the knee could be tight calves and tight hamstring it all tights around the knee.

[@KaptainKerl]

what most people on youtube don't tell you is, you can get runners knee from sitting in a chair with your legs bend for 8hours a day. this combined with heavy squatting puts a lot of strain on your knees . get a little stool so you can fully extent your knees when sitting. helped me a lot. also deload. don't push though the pain

[@TheHalusis]

stiffler mixed with athleanX= Squat university

[@SquatUniversity]

I've actually gotten Stiffler before - makes me laugh

[@jackmarshall757]

lol.

[@joaquincortada1483]

Lol

[@WhoIsDeyman]

@@SquatUniversity lmao

[@WhoIsDeyman]

@@SquatUniversity the stiff meister

[@curiosity3365]

1/2 piece of fruit & 1oz of protein. H20 upon rising daily for sound hydration. Same within 20 minutes post workout.

[@keelymckissack869]

Some really great explanations here. You really helped me actually understand what is going on with my knees. Thank you!

[@bronsky1410]

Wow! I was standing in my kitchen popping my knees and decided to look this up. So I grabbed my foam roller did the thigh roll when I was done the popping was gone! I'm new to the foam thing but it worked. Thnx brother💪

[@ashyanaharricharran3458]

Wow. That's amazing. How many times did you do it

[@rachelwirt3383]

Pretty stoked to find this channel. I used to be a reasonably strong athlete. I had muscle imbalances, my coaches blamed on over training for hurdles. 3 docs and a physical therapist later i was still struggling (told to have injections). It's been almost 15 years of little to no mobility. I recently started training for a spartan sprint and my knee pain is back as bad as before. I found this video helpful and have watched it every day and foam rolled before and after training. I would go to a different physical therapist but am worried that it wont help as before. I know this knee issue is holding me back in my life. Is it okay to foam roll every day?

[@justalittlebitmo]

Yes!!!

[@lelocohen1533]

Man I gotta tell you I tried the other ones, and it didn't work. BUT WHEN I DID THE ONE BEFORE YOU SAID THE TRAIN AT 5:07 IT WORKED FIRST TRY AND I DID IT FOR A MINUTE. I'M SO HAPPY!!! You Have Now Earned A New Subscriber.

[@Superkool453]

Great video! I am already a follower on Instagram and didn't know you were on youtube too. This is definitely going to become one of my favorite channels!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you so much Matthew! I really appreciate the follow - definitely let me know if you ever have any questions for me that I can help with!

[@thetemplelaboratory]

Thanks, the foam rolling helped a lot. My go to pre-workout meal is a 16oz glass of celery juice.

[@lilmamagc]

I injured my knee at work around 6 months ago and it pops whenever I bend it now :( Like loud audible pops. sigh...is there a way to get my knee back to normal again? Because I can't dance anymore :(

[@SquatUniversity]

It really depends what the cause of the popping is. I would personally recommend going to see a physical therapist for a full evaluation - that will be the most efficient way to get back to 100%

[@rik9873]

lilmamagc any luck with your knee i have the same problem for 5 years now

[@khajanarajuyandapalli5126]

Please tell me solutions for this

[@piersontonner9732]

Man, this is the best video on this topic I've seen, so accurate and understandable, cheers mate.

[@idsavo]

- Is this the best fitness channel in YT? (not a single second passing) - YES

[@jamestoole356]

Helpful. Stretching quads and ITB got my knee to stop cracking. Thanks.

[@evashukevich5640]

My knees hurt when I watch him squat

[@passionhairboutique]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sahelamiri2191]

Hhhahhahahaaha

[@chamberxm]

My thoughts exactly lol I actually grimaced when he had his foot raised on the bench and knee bent on the floor. Urgh.

[@abidingonthestraightandnar5330]

😂😂😂 me too, I'm like I don't want break my knees, I want to stop them from popping 😣😂

[@CyberGun1992]

I went through acl lcl reconstructive surgery on my right leg. You just game me the right info I needed. I thought no pain no gain but it's a different world when it comes to recovery after surgery. I'm getting that exact pain in my right knee 😔 and it's all because I was going all the way down in squats. Thank you 🤙

[@CoachCooney]

Very informative, well spoken and composed, keep up the work man! 👍

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

My knees used to crack and pop. I went on a plant-based diet and that, plus my back problems, arthritis, and sleep problems, just went away. Plus my recovery time was reduced to a third and isolated muscle groups took a day to stop being sore after intensr workouts rather than a week.

[@Duhfuqful]

Aaron, what are your thoughts on light weight box squats as a primary leg exercise to relief knee pressure during the rehab process in addition to the other knee exercises you've laid out in other videos?

[@SquatUniversity]

Great question - I think limiting depth (as with a box squat) can be a very helpful part of the rehab process if you're having pain with deeper squats!

[@TranNguyen-mq9pq]

Thank you so much. I have been dealing with PF pain for a long time, and unexplained pain, or weakness of the VMO. My VMO would just give out after prolonged deep squatting or just normal body weight squatting down to sit. My ITB and lateral muscles are tight just as you described. I will try to stretch them out and let you know my progress.

[@markooo27]

please tell me did it work, i want to try this

[@tskwallcoverings731]

I had surgery on my tibia 3 years ago and every time I try to squat, the popping sound that comes from the knee is irritating. Thanks for the video

[@alexanderaflalo4128]

This was a huge help, I feel like I finally know what's wrong in my knees....now I can go to a physical therapist with some knowledge. Thank you!

[@arvindbala3923]

I ignored the popping sound and kept on doing. Now I am unable to walk properly and my right knee hurts. I am applying ice , elevation, compression using a bandage. What else should I do ? It's been over 2 weeks now

[@conorrogerson1297]

Don’t ice

[@conorrogerson1297]

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[@raphaelmcgrath7135]

How do you feel now?

[@BadMotivator66]

thanks so much for this! a friend once told me 'remember, fitness is a marathon, not a sprint'

[@vedranboneta]

5:58 the problem is when i chrunch that much i cant get up without *kkrrrcc krcc krc krc kkrrrcc* all over my knees

[@luvsc4evr]

Awesome. I have all these described pops and grinding. Unfortunately I have developed severe tendinitis on my patella where they took the graft for my ACL reconstructive surgery.

[@luvsc4evr]

Thanks so much. I actually went through this article couple days ago after you posted on IG about this problem. Very helpful. I really appreciate it.

[@SquatUniversity]

You're very welcome!

[@alburnto]

Thank you Aaron! My preworkout meals when I train in the morning usually are wholegrain toast/oats/nuts + some dairy product + fruit :) Saludos!

[@SquatUniversity]

You're very welcome Alberto! That sounds like a great pre-training meal!

[@hoochone3225]

One of the most concise and informative explanations I have ever witnessed. Thank you!!

[@_SamDoesStuff_]

I got on the roller and I was like, "ooooo, that's all stiff"

[@brilliantdecember]

I love this series. Thank you so much for putting so much focus on joint function and mobility.

[@deigoprice]

Thanks for this video. I have been have a really load cracking sound in one of my knees and it just does not feel right. Saw my doctor went for a X-ray and my doctor has said that it’s just noise, but I definitely have swelling, aching and cracking all the time when bending. Checked my knees and they don’t move to the outside. I’m going to see a physio soon but do you think along with the exercises you suggested that the couch Stretch would still be something I should do to warm up and stretch after?

[@SquatUniversity]

I think the physio appointment will be extremely helpful especially because you have the swelling and aching.

[@mariumbutt3]

I also had cracking n crunching sound as well with arching n x rays showed knee narrowing .

[@hoss2200]

Thanks for the info. I wanna go back to exercise and plan on making a series of videos (3 months program) to show the difference between day 1 and day 90. I have always had knee problems since my mid 20s, now i am 43 but i still like to sprint and kick anything with both legs. I am going to get on this for a few weeks before i can work out. I cannot stand my stupid knee pain. It comes and goes. My doctor said that my xrays came out great (no injury). This leaves me to try stretching and other things. Thanks a bunch

[@scottleung9587]

Great exercises - my knee is still popping after doing them, but it's not as loud and frequent as before. How many times should I do them per day?

[@reaperzgames6111]

10

[@twelvepetaledlotus1721]

Your videos are great. I injured my knees doing muay thai and other impact stuff, excess weight after injury didnt help but these sorts of mobility things really improve life quality. Many thanks 👍👌

[@SquatUniversity]

I appreciate it! I'm so glad you're enjoying the shows!

[@thicc_afbs3193]

thanks brother this helped popping that was just pissig me off

[@SquatUniversity]

I'm so glad to help!

[@colinsweller]

I've had that grinding sharp pain in my right knee for 15 years, before I ever got under a barbell. Squating helped it, but after about 7 years of that it remains. What he is saying makes sense I can clearly see the vmo on that leg is half the size as my left vmo, I've known this for years and haven't been able to correct it. Low bar squatting keeps it pain free for the most part, warming it up is huge, its in my everyday life that it becomes bothersome.

[@mr.universe1907]

My right knee consistently cracks and pops with no pain. None of this fixed it, what up with my knee?

[@92Cope]

mine too :/ but i didnt try this.. when i do i hope it fixes

[@leangainsuk6890]

Me too. I ended up just seeing a sports physiotherapist....might take a while to go

[@argon32155]

@@leangainsuk6890 Were you able to fix it?

[@carly9867]

Exactly

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

Cut back on all forms of sugar

[@Pr3mS]

I have patella maltracking on my right knee and my right quad muscle especially the VMO has atrophied. I have been to some physios and they recommend basic exercises like straight leg lifts and knee contraction with a towel underneath but it is not helping me that much. I am going to give these exercises a try.

[@gummybear41283]

I fell a short distance and went down on my knee, I have a little pain and the mobility isn't as good as it was. what should I do??

[@SquatUniversity]

I'd personally recommend going to see a physical therapist for an evaluation.

[@jiraiyasensei4875]

@@SquatUniversity Hey, I’m 24 around 270 lbs, I’m starting to see that my left leg( especially in the knee area) is stronger than my right one, when it comes to extension) I even feel my right 🦵 slowly give out when I bend it sometimes to a slowed down swat position) Wondering should I see a Physical therapist or is related to load or weight on my knee muscles?? Any Solutions?

[@kawasaki5461]

Only guy on the search list who really knows his stuff in my opinion

[@reema-im6qz]

I've had knee pain for the last 8 weeks when i try to do lunges or when riding a bike and also when going up or down stairs , i went to a doctor and he said that i have " Patellofemoral pain syndrome" and when i searched about it i found that it can be caused due to bad hip or ankle mobility and i just realized that i have a really bad ankle and hip mobility so if i work on my mobility will the knee pain disappear ? or do i have to do something for my knees ? thank you in advance

[@SquatUniversity]

Here's a reference that may help you along the way: squatuniversity.com/2017/05/14/what-kind-of-knee-pain-do-you-have/

[@reema-im6qz]

Squat University I did the test for "PATELLOFEMORAL COMPRESSION SYNDROME" and it hurts in my right knee more than the left but they both hurt, but my right knee makes a clicking sound sometimes does that mean it's not "PATELLOFEMORAL COMPRESSION SYNDROME" ?

[@SquatUniversity]

No it can definitely be that issue as well. Try out some of those exercises I share for that type of problem and see how it feels. Make sure to never push through pain but those may be a good start to fix the problem.

[@andrewa6625]

I had patellaformal pain syndrome for for years and I myself have been struggling with it.

[@Abigailistic]

You have the most informative, easy to understand and helpful social media presence I've ever come across I love squat university. Can't wait to get the bible and actually visit your gym one day. :)

[@kaushalfrancisj]

That time came when teenagers click on this video....( I'm one of them 😂)

[@parthsharma38]

Thanks for the video! I had that problem with me for a long period , thanks for solution. Looking forward to the warm ups hope to get better. And yes, my pre workout meal is mostly an oats and almond bar if that is not available I go for a slice of peanut butter bread.

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome! I'm glad to help - also thanks for sharing your pre-workout meal here. I'm always a fan of peanut butter bread.

[@gratefulpianist8640]

I'm quite flexible, I stretch every day, but my knee cracks when my leg unfold

[@vernedudeman]

DUDE I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT FOR YEARS!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@SquatUniversity]

You're welcome!

[@stevenjohnson9466]

@6:38 I did the lacrosse ball stretch for Lateral compression syndrome and everything from my knee, going up through my it band and into my hip flexors is pulsating and heating. I really wasn't expecting that reaction. It definelty released something. [Updates to come]

[@prateekyadav9811]

Hey there! Please update us. Hope you are much better

[@stevenjohnson9466]

@@prateekyadav9811 I suppose it was muscles releasing

[@ukaszbadura5670]

Thanks for very useful information, I notice the difference after massaging and stretching.

[@Intrud0r]

This helped a lot, thank you very much for this video!

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome - I'm glad it helped!

[@j_ennor9]

Wow.... This completely got rid of my knee grinding 😳 you're a wizard 😂

[@lolathescruff]

After watching this video I've just added another 20minutes to my workout 😫

[@joec1857]

Very scientific. Glad to find this video. I need a gym like this to get a good workout regimine going.

[@chrisglesner]

If my patella is tracking medially, would I need to "loosen" the VMO?

[@2fiafisdoafw34]

How you solved it? I have the same and nobody talks about medially tracking.

[@EA-ps4wc]

Sounds like you guys have tight adductors(inner thighs) and/or overpronation of your feet.

[@Kelvinllovejr]

Nice video. We always did foam rolling in college, but I honestly never knew why. I'll resurrect it tomorrow before my squats.