Squat Problems
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| DrManhattan |  | Squat Problems | 29-06-2010 @ 11:27 |
Member 1458, 9 posts SQ 130, BP 105, DL 170405.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Hi guys, first post so I'll introduce myself. I've been training like a pussy for a couple of years and am now getting serious. My best lifts are 130 squat, 105 bench and 170 dead. Considering I weigh 95kg its pretty s**t. I've started a starting strength program recently and as I'm squatting more now I've noticed a problem with my right knee. When I squat it turns inwards, I've been told a few things like its weak adductor's or a tight it band and that I'm not pushing my knees out enough when I squat. When I squat I push my knees out as much as I can but can't get my right knee out as much as my left and when I do one leg squats my left knee stays pointing forward and my right knee turns inwards and I physically can't get it to point out. Because of this my right ass cheek is bigger than the left one, its pretty annoying. Any help would be appreciated guys, ta. | ||
| WILLSAN | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 11:55 |
 Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | cant you use your mental control of sub atomic particles to reassemble and strengthen your knee?  | ||
| tonyjb72 | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 12:00 |
 abs by summer 2011? Experts opinions vary Member 290, 2552 posts | An excellent suggestion Will, or if in a comp, use the same power to make the weights lighter. Jobs done for a world record attempt! | ||
| DrManhattan | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 12:10 |
Member 1458, 9 posts SQ 130, BP 105, DL 170405.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | WILLSAN said:cant you use your mental control of sub atomic particles to reassemble and strengthen your knee? lol I wish. | ||
| b_rex | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 12:18 |
 jogging bottoms are like sweat pants Member 935, 972 posts SQ 220, BP 120, DL 227.5567.5 kgs @ 97.6kgs UnEq | Foam roll the s**t out of your IT band and if that's the problem, it will help a lot. | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 12:27 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | DrManhattan said: Hi guys, first post so I'll introduce myself. I've been training like a pussy for a couple of years and am now getting serious. My best lifts are 130 squat, 105 bench and 170 dead. Considering I weigh 95kg its pretty s**t. I've started a starting strength program recently and as I'm squatting more now I've noticed a problem with my right knee. When I squat it turns inwards, I've been told a few things like its weak adductor's or a tight it band and that I'm not pushing my knees out enough when I squat. When I squat I push my knees out as much as I can but can't get my right knee out as much as my left and when I do one leg squats my left knee stays pointing forward and my right knee turns inwards and I physically can't get it to point out. Because of this my right ass cheek is bigger than the left one, its pretty annoying. Any help would be appreciated guys, ta. Squat with less weight and try a mini-band around your knees. This will force you to force you knees out against some resistance, which will help to strengthen your abductors. Stop doing one leg squats, as it sounds like you're not strong enough to do them with perfect form. Try one leg leg press instead. I would suggest Botox or Synthol to address the disturbing issue of your asymmetric arse cheeks in the meantime. | ||
| OdiousSlob | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 12:51 |
Bell end Member 1271, 432 posts | How does one know when ones arse cheeks are different sizes? Does one have to use a gasket when taking a s**t? | ||
| DrManhattan | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 13:46 |
Member 1458, 9 posts SQ 130, BP 105, DL 170405.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | b_rex said:Foam roll the s**t out of your IT band and if that's the problem, it will help a lot. Recently got a foam roller and doing my it band hurts like hell, I'll keep it up altho I don't understand how it would be my it band as its on the outside of my leg and its my leg turning inwards but i'm not too savvy with the way its all put together so I could be wrong. | ||
| DrManhattan | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 13:57 |
Member 1458, 9 posts SQ 130, BP 105, DL 170405.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Col_Austin said: Squat with less weight and try a mini-band around your knees. This will force you to force you knees out against some resistance, which will help to strengthen your abductors. Stop doing one leg squats, as it sounds like you're not strong enough to do them with perfect form. Try one leg leg press instead. I would suggest Botox or Synthol to address the disturbing issue of your asymmetric arse cheeks in the meantime. I'll have to get hold of a mini band and do that, would doing it on my warm up sets be enough? | ||
| DrManhattan | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 13:59 |
Member 1458, 9 posts SQ 130, BP 105, DL 170405.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | OdiousSlob said:How does one know when ones arse cheeks are different sizes? Does one have to use a gasket when taking a s**t? My gf pointed it out, probably shouldn't have said it on here tbh lol | ||
| baldy | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 14:12 |
 aka The Scorer Member 1195, 861 posts SQ 165, BP 110, DL 232.5507.5 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | DrManhattan said:My best lifts are 130 squat, 105 bench and 170 dead. Considering I weigh 95kg its pretty s**t. Thanks, that pretty much describes my lifts.  | ||
| DrManhattan | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 14:26 |
Member 1458, 9 posts SQ 130, BP 105, DL 170405.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | baldy said: Thanks, that pretty much describes my lifts. Lol sorry mate, bet you've been training less than me. How tall are you? I'm 6ft 1in | ||
| baldy | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 15:04 |
aka The Scorer Member 1195, 861 posts SQ 165, BP 110, DL 232.5507.5 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | DrManhattan said: Lol sorry mate, bet you've been training less than me. How tall are you? I'm 6ft 1in No, have been training on and off for about 2 years properly. I am 6ft2in, always use that as an excuse for squats  | ||
| dan302 | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 15:17 |
 i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | mark rippetoe has a Q&A forum on startingstrength.com, might be worth you posting a squat video on there or on here to let people check your form? | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 29-06-2010 @ 15:25 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | DrManhattan said: I'll have to get hold of a mini band and do that, would doing it on my warm up sets be enough? Why would you only want to warm-up with it? Presumably your inward-moving knee problem is most accute on your working sets. You'll need to cut the weight back to a point where your knee does not move inwards, add the band and train progressively for several weeks until you've strengthened your abductors. I don't buy this 'I physically can't get it to point out' excuse. If you cannot maintain good form, the weight is too heavy for you. Isn't having an arse like the Elephant Man's face enough of an incentive for you to put your ego in check, drop the weights and sort this out? | ||