knee problems cant squat

[kevinrex86]

26 been lifting for 5 years 205Ibs 5'10 I can deadlift just not too heavy. Cant go to heavy on the quad extensions either. My leg workout consists of 4 sets of 8-12 reps of leg press, quad extension, ham extension, quad extension, ham extension, calf raises 15 reps, lunges 45Ibs 3 sets 20 each leg. Think thats good enough? I cant squat tried again last week felt good at warm up, then added 50 and had to stop cuz my knee felt like it was about to explode.

 

[Merkaba]

a bunch of leg extensions and conventional leg press, if it is such, might not be all that helpful. Have you injured this knee before or know of the general cause?

 

[Antidemo]

Agreed work the extensions and presses. Had/have knee problems found working the quads strengthen the knees.

 

[dieseljimmy]

Have you tried a lighter front squat? I find they don't bother my knees as much

 

[essential]

If your knee feels like its going to explode then you need to get a diagnosis, its no good trying to work around it. Could be something serious could just be a patellar tracking problem. Find out what the problem is first, then rehabilitate the joint.

 

[cck99352]

How long have you been injured, and how did you hurt it initially?

Get it looked at and get it rehabbed - otherwise, you risk long term permanent damage.

 

[Jack_Hammer]

this ^^^ You are only 26 and shouldn't be having these issues..., get it looked at and rehab if need be

 

[kevinrex86]

4 yrs of infantry and a rough deployment gave me a bad knee. Ty Dieseljimmy I did feel less pressure with the bar in front. Thanks for the advice guys