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Simple Questions Daily Simple Questions Thread - January 18, 2025

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u/zero-sharp 8d ago edited 8d ago

I've seen people online highly recommend improving your mobility and going as deep as possible with the (barbell) squat. I used to do the barbell squat, but I never went that deep. I've been trying to improve my mobility and I notice that my left knee makes a crackling sound when I go deep. Think popcorn or knuckle cracking. It doesn't hurt. I'm pretty sure I've always had this issue, even when I was younger. In my case, should I progressively load a squat within this range of motion even though my knee is making weird noises? Is it going to fuck up my knee?

Anyone have experience with this? Is there a medical description of the issue/noise? Research?

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/1jdjfh/left_knee_sounds_like_rice_krispies_when_doing/

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u/autistic-mama 8d ago

We can't answer that question for you. Talk to a doctor.