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    #1 17-05-2007 08:34 PM
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    So i'm in the gym last tuesday which for me is leg day, I always do some leg extensions first to warm up then go to the squat rack. I then do some light sets first before moving in to 3-4 working sets. But on this particular day the pain in my knees was unbareable. I suppose when i look back i had noticed slight pain every now and again but it would always go away after my first working set so was never a problem. So as you can imagine i'm doing my nut not being able to squat, i figured i'll take 2 weeks away from squatting and just use the leg press,leg extension,etc.

    I'd like to know what others have done in this situation ?

    How long was it before you could squat again ?

    Was there any supps that helped ?

    What would you consider to be the best method to work around this problem until its better ?

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    #2 17-05-2007 08:38 PM
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    The leg eqtension is FAR harder on the knees than squatting. Cut those out first!


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    #3 17-05-2007 08:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by meathead1987 View Post
    The leg eqtension is FAR harder on the knees than squatting. Cut those out first!
    But i'm only doing a couple of light sets as a warm up, i don't think leg extensions are responsible for the pain.
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    #4 17-05-2007 09:04 PM
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    leg extensions are an awful exercise.

    you want to warm up for squatsso do squats as a warm up too.
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    #5 17-05-2007 09:14 PM
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    I do a set of squats with nothing on a bar at first just to warm up its the best way for me. It also then warms up the lower back and other areas
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    #6 17-05-2007 09:18 PM
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    I do a set of squats with nothing on a bar at first just to warm up its the best way for me. It also then warms up the lower back and other areas
    I stretch, do 1 set of the bar alone, stretch, 1 set @ 50%, stretch, 1 set @ 50%, then stretch again before my 3 working sets
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    #7 17-05-2007 09:29 PM
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    stretching that much will reduce the force production of the muscles. That is overkill for stretching. I wouldn't personally stretch before any exercise, wont necessarily prevent injury.
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    Whether you use light weight or no weight in the leg extension, you should not fully lock out your knees. You may have a meniscal tear or plicae [where the synovial membrane gets folded in and pinched in the bones of the knee joint]. It's a case of the usual suspects with any injury...RICE [Rest Ice Compression Elevation]. Knock leg extensions on the head and go easy on the squatting until you are pain free. If you are not pain free in a week or two, or it gets worse you should see a quack - sorry - doctor!

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    stretching that much will reduce the force production of the muscles. That is overkill for stretching. I wouldn't personally stretch before any exercise, wont necessarily prevent injury.
    I find that if I dont have a quick stretch between sets my hamstring goes kaput!
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    I find that if I dont have a quick stretch between sets my hamstring goes kaput!
    If it works for you then fair game.
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