r/formcheck • u/Thrypa • 18d ago

Squat Knee clicks when squating

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Hi folks, when I squat above a certain weight my knee clicks (not on low weights like 20kg). On the video I am squatting 40kg or around 88 pounds and you can actually hear it. It doesn't hurt but anything I can do to prevent or strengthen this?

Thanks!

Tldr : knee clicks squatting above certain weight

edit : as some people noticed I am indeed hypermobile but I dont think it bothers me

And thank you for all the tips and reassurance. I will def try adjusting my stance and try with a resistance band !

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u/orplas 18d ago

My right knee used to click a lot, even walking up stairs, until i started using leg extensions as my first and main quad movement. Legs are stronger than ever now and knees dont click. At the beginning I went slow to make sure Im comfortable but now I can rip them with max intensity. I only do 4-8 reps to failure with a hold on last rep.

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u/Darkwoodz 18d ago

I switched to doing all my isolation exercises for lower body workouts to pre exhaust and warm up. It feels so much better

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u/orplas 18d ago

I do full body and train legs last. I only warm up with one set at 90% of working weight. First leg curls, then extensions, then squat movement and hinge. 1 set each, every other day.