Comments on: 5 Reasons Why Your Knees Hurt Squatting & How To INSTANTLY Fix Them

By: Kevin Yates

Kevin Yates — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:59:18 +0000

It’s not so much to do them completely upright with your trunk just not excessively forward…In your case if it’s quad and low back compensation then stretches will do very little if anything to correct it…instead it may be a case of your core and hips not being strong enough in the extended position so you’d need core strength in the role of stabilization with your trunk in more upright and extended position

By: Kazza

Kazza — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:33:45 +0000

hi Kevin

My problem with squats is that I am physically unable to come down very far at all if I keep my trunk almost upright. Reading point 5 above, I think my core is quite strong so I am guessing it is more to do with quads/lower back – are there any exercises/stretches I can do to improve this?

By the way, I have been watching your videos etc for a few months now and they are really helpful so thank you!

By: Graphic Design

Graphic Design — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:07:21 +0000

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By: Kevin Yates

Kevin Yates — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:14:12 +0000

@Janski Thanks for the comment. I'm glad the video helped you out.

By: Janski

Janski — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:41:53 +0000

I have watched this video yesterday, and it revolutionized the way I do squats. I have recently included squats in my work-out, and my knees were hurting even with very light weight. Watching your video helped me understand that it is not the quads that are the primary working muscles, but rather the glutes and hamstrings. The way you demonstrate the hips forward movement has helped a lot. Thank you!