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Legs folding inward during squats

Jay5679
Jay5679 g Jayson Beech
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I am tall, 6'4". I have had an issue with my legs during squats ever since I started lifting. My legs fold in on themselves when I start to get fatigued and it takes an immense amount of energy to force them apart at the bottom of my squat. Most recently it happened and when I forced them apart mid squat I fell to the ground and embarrassingly my barbell slammed on the safety bars in front of a full gym. Afterward I could barely even lift 135lbs because i was so shaken.

 

Any advice on training the habit away would be great!! 

Thanks in advance

Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: Jay5679

I am tall, 6'4". I have had an issue with my legs during squats ever since I started lifting. My legs fold in on themselves when I start to get fatigued and it takes an immense amount of energy to force them apart at the bottom of my squat. Most recently it happened and when I forced them apart mid squat I fell to the ground and embarrassingly my barbell slammed on the safety bars in front of a full gym. Afterward I could barely even lift 135lbs because i was so shaken.

 

Any advice on training the habit away would be great!! 

Thanks in advance

Sounds like valgus knee collapse which can cause a MAJOR injury. You basically need to go lighter on the weight using what you can with proper form until you build up your quads more. Also, try bringing your feet a bit CLOSER together when you squat and turn your toes out. This will help you be able to push your knees OUT more as you do your reps!

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