Random deadlift question

meshashesha2012

OK SO i finally took a look at myself deadlifting and noticed that I do something weird that I never even realized:

when i squat down my left knee kind of moves in towards the right.

same things happens when i squat but not as noticeable.

any idea why i might be doing this?

oh yeah, i've only recently gained the flexibility in my ankle and hip joints to easily get parallel on my squats. could it be related to that? And my knee doesnt go in when I'm not carrying additional weight.

thanks in advance for responding

Jordant107

Your kneecap may not be aligned properly- if it's not sitting right, your knee will tend to swing inwards as a result. Might be worth getting it looked at by a specialist if it gives you any trouble.

JNick77

OK SO i finally took a look at myself deadlifting and noticed that I do something weird that I never even realized:

when i squat down my left knee kind of moves in towards the right.

same things happens when i squat but not as noticeable.

any idea why i might be doing this?

oh yeah, i've only recently gained the flexibility in my ankle and hip joints to easily get parallel on my squats. could it be related to that? And my knee doesnt go in when I'm not carrying additional weight.

thanks in advance for responding

Yeah, I guess check your form, foot positioning may do it too. Any strength imbalances in your left versus right leg? Did you injure your left leg which is why you had the flexibility issue?

meshashesha2012

OK SO i finally took a look at myself deadlifting and noticed that I do something weird that I never even realized:

when i squat down my left knee kind of moves in towards the right.

same things happens when i squat but not as noticeable.

any idea why i might be doing this?

oh yeah, i've only recently gained the flexibility in my ankle and hip joints to easily get parallel on my squats. could it be related to that? And my knee doesnt go in when I'm not carrying additional weight.

thanks in advance for responding

Yeah, I guess check your form, foot positioning may do it too. Any strength imbalances in your left versus right leg? Did you injure your left leg which is why you had the flexibility issue?

ahh good point. i think they are both about the same strength wise, but my left side is much tight than the right. i have more flexibility in my right side hamstrings and hip flexors are more flexible than on the left.

i guess that means i should stop adding more weight until the two are equal?

JNick77

OK SO i finally took a look at myself deadlifting and noticed that I do something weird that I never even realized:

when i squat down my left knee kind of moves in towards the right.

same things happens when i squat but not as noticeable.

any idea why i might be doing this?

oh yeah, i've only recently gained the flexibility in my ankle and hip joints to easily get parallel on my squats. could it be related to that? And my knee doesnt go in when I'm not carrying additional weight.

thanks in advance for responding

Yeah, I guess check your form, foot positioning may do it too. Any strength imbalances in your left versus right leg? Did you injure your left leg which is why you had the flexibility issue?

ahh good point. i think they are both about the same strength wise, but my left side is much tight than the right. i have more flexibility in my right side hamstrings and hip flexors are more flexible than on the left.

i guess that means i should stop adding more weight until the two are equal?

Possibly. Try doing a good hip flexor and hamstring warm-up prior to deadlifting and I would recommend stretching your hip flexors everyday until you flexibility equals out.

Checkout "Dirty Trick #1" on this link. http://defrancostraining.com/articles/38-articles/54-dirty-tricks-for-higher-vertical-jumps.html
There are additional ways to stretch and warm-up but the hip flexor is actually good for static stretching prior to lifting, one of few muscles that are.

meshashesha2012

thanks for the link! Will definitely try stretching out my hip flexors (by the way I love/hate that stretch!) before my next squat and deadlift sessions

JNick77

thanks for the link! Will definitely try stretching out my hip flexors (by the way I love/hate that stretch!) before my next squat and deadlift sessions

Yeah, I experienced a lot of hip pain before I realized that I really needed to put more effort into stretching and warming-up the hip flexors. I can't find the video but the same trainer also posted another warm-up.

Make sure you have some room in front and behind you.

1. Star by squatting down (no weights)
2. From the Squat do a forward lunge with the left leg
3. From that position do a rear lunge with the left leg
4. Stand up squat down and repeat #2 and #3 with the other leg.
Do this for like 8 -10 reps each side.

I do that with a static hip flexor stretch and I no longer have any issues with them.