My Knees Pop & Crack

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Hopefully this sounds much worse than it is but anytime I do the first rep on my squat my knees make a very loud, audible pop sound. It sounds exactly like cracking knuckles only a bit louder. It doesn’t hurt at all, nor do I feel any pain that I wouldn’t consider normal soreness after I workout.

The thing is my knees have always done this, I’m only 23, I used to weigh about 300+, since working out I’ve dropped to 221 in the past year. Ever since I remember they have made this sound. In fact when I do a squat with no weight they still pop. I’ve been working on my form and that has helped a little but no matter what on that first rep they make this sound.

Is thought this was something that would go away as I lost weight. How worried should I be about this? Like I said it doesn’t hurt at all.

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Well, I’m no expert, but try to keep you upper legs tense all the time, not relaxing them when you’re down or anything like that. It also happens to me, especially if I go very deep, but keeping my quads tense seems to help.

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I’m glad you asked this question. The same thing happens with me. However it happens on every rep not just the first.

I think my form is good, and I do try to stay tight. It doesn’t hurt so I haven’t been to concerned. But I am curious if any of the experienced guys have any thoughts.