Popping knee

[ROCKILLER]

So my right knee started popping during squats and leg presses a month or so ago. I stopped working legs, except for stiff legged deads. I did some leg press and some other quad work the other day and I got some of the popping. It isnt really painful but I can feel a little movement.

I squat deep and slow but I usually dont go past 275 as I lift alone and prefer to do at least 8-10 reps.

A friend of mine sent me a link to this article from Fitness Magazine. What do you guys think? Is there a test that can be done to have this checked out. I can actually pop my knees kinda like your knuckles if I swing my foot back right.

Why Do My Knee Joints Pop During Squats?
Joints often crack and pop during intense exercise -- here's why.
By Betsy Stephens


Question: "My knees pop when I do squats -- am I hurting myself or doing something wrong?"

Answer: The popping that you hear can be caused by a variety of factors, but usually it is simply tendons rubbing over bony ridges in the joint and is not harmful, says Marty Jaramillo, founder of the I.C.E. Sports Health Group at the Sports Club/LA in New York City.

It's pain, rather than popping noises, that should alert you to possible injury. To make sure that you're not putting your knees at risk when you squat, initiate the move by bending at the hips and keeping your knees in line with your toes (don't collapse in) and your body weight over your heels (don't let your knees move past your toes), says Jaramillo.

Originally published in Fitness magazine, April 2006.

[coffee-guy]

The last two paragraphs are spot on IMO...

[Shibby]

Just pay attention if any pain develops. You will also see this a lot with new exercises and especially people new to lifting.

[Alin]

i would be concerned if it turned into a pain issue.

[ROCKILLER]

thanks guys, I'll make sure to pay attention for any pain.