to zigzag or not to zigzag

[Scott Stevenson]

Ah I see, I don't normally warm up with the 'go weight'. If I was squatting 5 plates, normally id hit my last warm up as 4 plates for 3 reps and then hit the 5 plates for 6-12. I can do the reps with good form but the feel is heavy on my knees. Then if I was to step back down a little to perhaps 4 plates, the muscular feel is so much better.

Perhaps as you say I just need another warm up at that heavy weight.

Matt

Above all, I would suggest tuning in to what your body is telling you about warm-ups, knee pain, etc. That's the theme I'm seeing here.

-S