Knees After Leg Day

[CohibaRobusto]

My knees are shot after leg day. Usually they ache a few days. Is this normal? I am 49 yrs old.

I wear sbd knee sleeves when I lift. I know I should probably start flossing them again, I haven't done that in a long time. I run low dose deca too rn.

I'm just worried it's the start of some arthritis shit I guess.

 

[SFGiants]

With proper warming up and technique you should be ok without medical conditions.

If leverages tend to go forward or bad foot positioning, this will stress the knees.

 

[CJ]

If your knee joints are sore, but not your muscles, I'd switch exercises.

 

[Yano]

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[BRICKS]

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[Diesel59]

Do you use any leg machines?

I've found certain machines give me sore knees even with very low amounts of weight on them. Others don't bother me at all.

 

[Send0]

How's your ankle mobility? Any tightness in low back or hamstrings?

 

[BrotherIron]

What's your footwear? This could be placing undue stress on your knees.

 

[BrotherIron]

Also, how do you squat? High bar, low bar, narrow stance, wide stance, etc...

 

[CohibaRobusto]

Do you use any leg machines?

I've found certain machines give me sore knees even with very low amounts of weight on them. Others don't bother me at all.

I mainly squat, then I do some leg extension/curl machines. Sometimes I'll throw in some angle leg press after squats.

 

[CohibaRobusto]

If your knee joints are sore, but not your muscles, I'd switch exercises.

Both get sore.

How's your ankle mobility? Any tightness in low back or hamstrings?

I think my ankles are fine. I get some lower back issues from time to time, but I manage it pretty well. I have a few herniated discs, so I've had to learn how to deal with the lower back stuff over the years. My squat form hits my hammies pretty well, but no tightness.

What's your footwear? This could be placing undue stress on your knees.

Nike Metcons or barefoot in socks.

Also, how do you squat? High bar, low bar, narrow stance, wide stance, etc...

High bar, kinda wide stance.

 

[SFGiants]

I mainly squat, then I do some leg extension/curl machines. Sometimes I'll throw in some angle leg press after squats.

flat sole shoes and make sure your knee don't go over your toes. Try to keep shins in a straight line.

You'll have to sit back spreading the floor with your feet.

Yes Oly lifts are past their toes, I them last as lifter too long either.

 

[CJ]

I mainly squat, then I do some leg extension/curl machines. Sometimes I'll throw in some angle leg press after squats.

Figure out which one is causing the issue, and either drop it or figure out why. There are no 'must do' exercises.

 

[Yano]

Here's an odd question , do you squat or hinge ? some folks use their legs to squat and mentally bend their legs up n down ... I hinge ,, I push my ass back and then forward, which makes me flex my legs down in a sitting motion.

Squatting is like getting up out of a chair or off the toilet with no hands you just push your ass forward your legs more or less assist n brace you up.

Box Squats might help

 

[SFGiants]

Here's an odd question , do you squat or hinge ? some folks use their legs to squat and mentally bend their legs up n down ... I hinge ,, I push my ass back and then forward, which makes me flex my legs down in a sitting motion.

Squatting is like getting up out of a chair or off the toilet with no hands you just push your ass forward your legs more or less assist n brace you up.

Box Squats might help

They will help, just don't collapse or bounce!

I'd rather see a touch and go from him rather than any of the 2 above, a good paused box squat takes time to learn but well worth it.

Good box is also straight up and down, just sat back further, none of this trust forward BS.

 

[Yano]

They will help, just don't collapse or bounce!

I'd rather see a touch and go from him rather than any of the 2 above, a good paused box squat takes time to learn but well worth it.

Good box is also straight up and down, just sat back further, none of this trust forward BS.

I love em personally , Trendkill turned me on to them and its become a huge part of my routine

 

[SFGiants]

I love em personally , Trendkill turned me on to them and its become a huge part of my routine

Builds strength out of the whole, explosive strength, speed box squats are MONEY!

 

[Yano]

Builds strength out of the whole, explosive strength, speed box squats are MONEY!

between bar , bands n chains i hit a few doubles with 760 in total recently. Feels really good getting back to some higher weight.

 

[JeffGoldblumLips]

My knees are shot after leg day. Usually they ache a few days. Is this normal? I am 49 yrs old.

I wear sbd knee sleeves when I lift. I know I should probably start flossing them again, I haven't done that in a long time. I run low dose deca too rn.

I'm just worried it's the start of some arthritis shit I guess.

If you look back through my log you'll see I had pretty gnarly knee issues. It would take me 20 minutes to warm up and still only be able to train at less than max load.
Now I put quads last on legs days and have been able to progress again. I start with calfs and adductors, then move into hamstrings, and put everything quad related last. I'm also stretching during the rest periods for my first 3-4 movements. By the time I get to leg press or belt squat the shit feels buttery.
I blame the lack of mobility in my ankles but between stretching my feet and calfs I've had months of pain free leg training. The only downside is if you are really trying to blast your quads putting them last could cause the intensity to decline.

 

[Big-paul]

My knees are shot after leg day. Usually they ache a few days. Is this normal? I am 49 yrs old.

Sorry to say but yes. Your best days physically are behind you. The wisdom you have gained over your years is now your strength. If you haven't gained much wisdom, you are fucked.