#pistol squat tips, is it okay if my knee cracks while dg this im scared

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slim wraith
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how do i do it with good form.

gritty yarrow
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there can be few reasons for it

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so its hard to say what is it

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  1. Harmless Cavitation:
    Synovial fluid in the knee joint contains dissolved gases, which can form bubbles.
    Pressure changes during movement, like those in a pistol squat, can cause these bubbles to collapse, producing a popping or cracking sound.
    This is similar to cracking your knuckles and is generally harmless as long as it's not painful.
  2. Uneven Pressure and Movement:
    Incorrect form, such as placing more weight on the outside of the foot or forcing an unnatural stance, can cause uneven pressure distribution on the knee joint.
    This can lead to a buildup of pressure that results in a popping or cracking sound.
    Addressing these issues through proper warm-up and focusing on correct form is crucial.
  3. Other Potential Causes:
    Cartilage wear:
    In some cases, cartilage breakdown due to conditions like osteoarthritis can cause grinding or crunching sounds in the knee joint.
    Patellofemoral tracking issues:
    Problems with how the kneecap tracks in its groove can also cause clicking or popping.
    Weakness in surrounding muscles:
    Weakness in the hip abductors or gluteus medius can lead to knee instability and clicking or popping.
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i used ai but its valid what he says

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this one is also good help

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Warm-up properly:
Ensure your knees are adequately warmed up before attempting pistol squats.
Focus on proper form:
Pay attention to foot positioning, weight distribution, and overall alignment during the squat.
Strengthen surrounding muscles:
Exercises like banded clamshells and leg lifts can help strengthen the hip abductors and gluteus medius.
Don't be afraid to modify or regress:
If you're experiencing pain or significant discomfort, regress to easier variations of the squat until you can perform pistol squats with proper form and without pain.

sly gate
# slim wraith how do i do it with good form.

Straight up, you dont need to do it if you arent capable for now, train yourself with other squat, if you can lift yourself with one leg squat then you can go to more intense one

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its like using a gun, you need to start by trying to aim first before shooting it you cant just randomly blast and expect you can hit the target perfectly

slim wraith
slim wraith
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with kinda a good form

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but the problem is when i do more i start hearing crackling noises but ig know i lowkey know y

slim wraith
sly gate
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try to be light for now

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is ur BMI normal?

slim wraith
sly gate
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weight and height

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age

slim wraith
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not comfortable with sharing that

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but its healthy range

sly gate
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😂

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what i meant is thats the BMI

slim wraith
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ah nvm

slim wraith
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i did it today again after 3 ddays and heard no noise after 8 , so ig my legs not messed up

sly gate
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its the bubble popping

slim wraith
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got it

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how many can u do btw

sly gate
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no 15 actually

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i dont mainly focus on my squad since my lower body covers 70% of my weight

slim wraith
slim wraith
sly gate
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😭

slim wraith
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ah i see ur built different

sly gate
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basically we got big ass and legs

slim wraith
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lipoedema?

slim wraith
sly gate
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nah

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even calves

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are fat

slim wraith
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im sry i was jk

sly gate
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nah its aight

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thats why im always doing jogging to lose fat on my lower part

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yk

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😏

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i look gay on ts

slim wraith
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so is it hard to live wih it?

sly gate
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nah bro 😂

slim wraith
sly gate
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its pretty normal, its just it looks weird when u stare at it

slim wraith
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i see but is it curable?

sly gate
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when i was skinny "65kg" its weird

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cuz my upper body is skinny af

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but my lower is fat

slim wraith
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aaah so u have a pear body type

sly gate
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it looks weird when ur skinny

slim wraith
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thankss for the info!

sly gate
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cause u will notice the curve