Bad Knees?? Say you can't do legs?? Here is a tip

[Bigdog99]

Ok. Been lifting forever....played football etc etc....getting older....knees were starting to ache. Had to stop squating and leg presses b/c knees ached all th time and made noises walking up/down stairs and made loud clicking sounds. Anyway a guy that lifts in my gym told me to do leg press with your feet HIGH on the leg press platform so that your toes hang over the top about a inch or so. This keeps your knees at a bent at a lesser angle so I guess they don't get as much pressure on them. Anyway....started doing it like this about 6 weeks ago and My knees don't hurt at all! Even when going very heavy (close to 1K lbs for 10 reps). Anyway wanted to share. Give it a try! Hope this helps someone out there.

[Bigdog99]

Anyone have any tips to help the knees when squating? I wrap them and my form is good, but it is not enough. I'd like to start squating again

[BigBuck6]

I've put my feet high on the leg press just as you said in the past and really enjoyed them but only do it under 500. I still squat but can get my form right since a back injury last year and am forced to go light myself between the knees and back.

[growing1]

I was always told to put a dime (10 lb weight) under your heel. Idk why but it also helps to keep you up on your toes. Better balance is all I can think of.