Is bhanks heading for the biggest fall since Pillowtalk?

[bhank]

How’s the blood pressure? Your neck looks a little concerning

116/75

[Primemuscle]

I am going to hurt if I do what I want or if I sit home and do nothing. Don't fear pain it's part of life get up keep fighting that brave fate we all lose in the end. Go not quietly into the dark night....

Well then, best of luck to you. It's your body and you should know it better than anyone.

Personally, I don't see this as an all or nothing situation. Sure, if you sit on your ass doing nothing at all, your knee issues will probably not improve and may get worse. On the other hand, if you push them beyond their limits you could end up a cripple sooner rather than later. There's got to be some middle ground. There is a lot you can do exercise wise to protect your knees from further injury. Deep, heavy squats isn't one of them.

https://abilityrehabilitation.com/athletic-training/5-great-exercises-strengthen-knees/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325804

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/vastus-medialis-exercises#step-downs

[bhank]

Well then, best of luck to you. It's your body and you should know it better than anyone.

Personally, I don't see this as an all or nothing situation. Sure, if you sit on your ass doing nothing at all, your knee issues will probably not improve and may get worse. On the other hand, if you push them beyond their limits you could end up a cripple sooner rather than later. There's got to be some middle ground. There is a lot you can do exercise wise to protect your knees from further injury. Deep, heavy squats isn't one of them.

https://abilityrehabilitation.com/athletic-training/5-great-exercises-strengthen-knees/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325804

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/vastus-medialis-exercises#step-downs

I am not sure I agree with proper form you should be strengthening not just the muscle but all the connective stabilizing tissue around the knee. This is why the squat should be superior to any kind of machine for knee stabilization the very destabilizing factors of the lift increase your stability strength.

[bhank]

Think of it this way when squatting you have to stabilize the weight there is some shifting around. That destabilize feeling is what is actually increases your stability as it is stressing and strengthening all the muscles involved in stabilizing the weight. The machine forces a path and creates stabilization hence you only train the primary muscle not the stabilizing smaller muscles. A strong good knee is a stable knee. I am squatting with moderate weight. Also my knee wraps have magical protective powers bestowed by a shaman.

[Primemuscle]

I am not sure I agree with proper form you should be strengthening not just the muscle but all the connective stabilizing tissue around the knee. This is why the squat should be superior to any kind of machine for knee stabilization the very destabilizing factors of the lift increase your stability strength.

Exactly. Knee wraps and weight lifting belts have the same effect. They stabilize the knee and your core, which means you are not doing it yourself. You can more safely accomplish almost the same thing by changing up width of your stance, repositioning your feet and doing partial reps. One can also work on building stabilization using rocker boards and wobble boards.

[bhank]

Exactly. Knee wraps and weight lifting belts have the same effect. They stabilize the knee and your core, which means you are not doing it yourself. You can more safely accomplish almost the same thing by changing up width of your stance, repositioning your feet and doing partial reps. One can also work on building stabilization using rocker boards and wobble boards.

You are still doing plenty of stabilizing even with a knee wrap you are doing none on a machine

[keanu]

But I also had serious knee pain yesterday (and everyday) on the way to the gym. It hurts when I walk it hurts when I stand it hurts when I fucking sleep. It is a near constant pain that would make you want to cry but I am still in that squat rack making it happen

Not worth it.  If it hurts stop and heal. Your body is talking to you. When you lose your mobility, you're fucked.

[Soul Crusher]