squats, deads, and bb lunges

[uhooved]

I am currently finishing the first four weeks of HGM advanced phase and my knees are really sore. As you all know, phase 1 has me doing squats, Romanian dl, and bb lunges 3x per week. I am trying to workout with a MWF split but by the time Friday rolls around, I need at least 1 more day of rest because my knees are so sore. I have been lifting heavy for about 2 years and have never experienced this soreness in my knees from spuats,lunges, and dls. I don't know if I should lower the weight (I am doing 3 sets of 10 reps with about my 12-13 rep max). I guess my legs are just getting used to be trashed 3 days a week which is definitely new for me. Did anyone have the same experience with HGM or have any possible suggestions? I am concerned because next week I use the same circuit routine but raise the weight and lower the reps to 6-8. I do not know if this will help my knees or make them more sore. Thanks in advance.

[uhooved]

bump

[Jimbo]

I'm at the same point you are. I'm in my second week. The first week...I only did 2 sets of each. I've been able to bump up the set to the 3 sets that are actually in the work out.

The way I see it, you have to listen to your body. A little soreness is one thing, but if something really hurts...ummm...don't do that!

If your concerned about bumping up, keep the weights the same and stay at that level until you feel better about moving up the weights.

ps - I'm not a trainer though...so this is just free info....if you want real science...you might want to wait and hear from an expert.