When to Resume Squatting?

mjbrenner
mjbrenner Posts: 222 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I really must have done something wrong when lifting on Monday, because my left knee has been slightly painful since that afternoon. It's gotten better every day, but it still hurts a bit when I stand up from a seated position. I am almost positive I know what I did wrong, form-wise, so my question is on resuming lifting.

When you hurt a joint, when do you resume lifting? At 80% recovered? 90%? Wait until it feels fully better?

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  • jdhosier
    jdhosier Posts: 315 Member
    I am probably not a good one to say as I usually push it too soon. "Hurts a bit" is not usually a big deal. Stabbing pain would be of more concern. I would see how it feels with the correct form. Pay close attention when you squat and make sure you warm it up good before you go with the full weight.
  • js370
    js370 Posts: 140
    Not sure what the correct answer is, but when you do decide to start squatting again, I suggest lowering the weight by 10-20% and work on your form.
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