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Anonymous
Hi /fit/

I got a problem with my squat form. My knees are so screwed after a 5*5 set of squats it's hard to do bodyweight squats the day after, or the day after that. I can do somewhat proper form without the bar, but with it my knees tend to buckle in and/or I lose my balance. Also, my back rounds big time, but that is a flexibility issue I believe, I'm working on that. Any tips on preventing knee pain? I do stronglifts 5*5, 55kg squat.
>> Anonymous
really focus on pushing your knees out when you're in the hole.
>> Anonymous
squat correctly or dont squat at all.
>> Anonymous
>>392928
I'm trying to do that.

Would front squats do any good, either with the knees or the back? Worth trying?
>> Anonymous
Stretch in the low position of the squat, squat hip first. Put the whole weight on your heels when you squat, curl up your toes when squatting to practice this. Think of squatting like sitting down on a chair behind you. Take a deep deep breathe before you squat to block your chest & back area. Exhale when you come up.
>> Anonymous
Use a wider stance, it will help with hip strength untill that's on par with everything else.
>> Anonymous
Use a wider stance, it will help with hip strength untill that's on par with everything else.
>> Anonymous
SHOVE them out. Make sure your feet are pointing at a 45 degree angle, and your knees should be pointing wherever they are. Do a minute of squat stretching before the real thing, get down in the bottom position and put your palms together, using your elbows to push your knees out.

Also, don't start out with your heaviest load. Work up in increments.
>> Anonymous
Also, focus on keeping the weight on your heels and driving up with your ass. If you don't, then it will just become a standing leg press.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha2XAc2qu8