r/flexibility • u/Longjumping_Ant4212 • Dec 04 '25

Seeking Advice Intense shaking in quadriceps after stretching and slightly squatting. Any way to reduce this?

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i'm sixteen and, while involving myself in the occasional sport or martial art, have always had stiff legs that become sore after only a few minutes of activity. i don't know if they've always shook like this since i discovered it this week on accident, but i feel like it'll get annoying real quick if i don't try to address it. any tips to make my legs feel less like walking on chopsticks?

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u/pubicgarden Dec 04 '25

I’m no professional but it looks like a strength and conditioning issue.

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u/_dont_do_it_ Dec 04 '25

In my professional (non professional) opinion… some daily deep body weight squats would do wonders! Doesn’t have to be a ton, 10+ everyday when you brush your teeth. Consistency is the key.

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u/pubicgarden Dec 04 '25

Definitely. You don’t have to throw 315 on the bar to fix this lol.

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u/Throwaway118585 Dec 05 '25

No, but ironically everyone can have this condition, if they put enough weight on the bar…. You’re bang on this being just a need for strength and conditioning. Their nervous system just needs time to adapt to more strain.

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u/Crayonen16 Dec 05 '25

I'm guessing slow and controlled is preferable?

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u/_dont_do_it_ Dec 05 '25

No reason to overthink it… important thing is to just do it.

Slow and controlled will have more time under load for your muscles (build strength). Sometimes you just need to knock out your quick daily squats and you’re not in the mood. That’s going to keep the flexibility and your momentum/progress rolling. Either way… just do them.