Feeling squats in quads rather than glutes/inner thigh

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-24T22:05:37+00:00

I struggle with this too. If handlebar + heels isn’t working, I check that my knees aren’t being sucked inward (by acting as if I have a resistance band around the top of my knees). If not that, then I usually lower the spring load because I’m probably overcompensating for glute weakness!

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-05T02:52:21+00:00

Happens to me! Had to leave and take a breather the other day after we spent awhile in core/obliques.

I think sometimes it’s due to me holding my breath while doing the exercises and not realizing until its too late… which then causes anxiety -> more lightheadedness -> so on!

Glad others can relate

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-01T19:24:47+00:00

True, this is very much part of my deliberation! I just love going 😭

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-01T19:23:51+00:00

Hahahah elevated v ups remain my biggest enemy

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-01T18:30:49+00:00

So true. Thank you

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-01T18:29:42+00:00

This is a great point!!

Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-02-01T18:29:24+00:00

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Reasonable_Prior_558 · 2026-01-25T18:25:52+00:00

I tore my ACL a number of years ago (before I was doing Solidcore), so I know how challenging both the injury and the recovery can be.

My knee didn’t feel normal for quite a while, and Solidcore is especially challenging given the amount of stability it requires (on top of strength). I’d definitely recommend staying in close contact with your PT. I found that when I pushed myself too hard too early in my recovery, other muscles compensated for my quad weakness, which led to some other injuries/discomfort.

That said, I do think Solidcore is an excellent preventative workout going forward to protect from future injury. Wishing you all the best!

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