Squats and ankles#1676

My right ankle cracks every rep of my squat. Although there is no pain factor included the pop pop sound is terrifying while exercising. Is it a problem?

Hey. This is Chrys, one of the trainers at Hybrid.

If your ankle cracks on every rep but there’s no pain at all, it’s usually nothing to worry about. That sound is just pressure shifting in the joint or tendons gliding which is super common. The noise is loud, but the joint’s fine.

Try a minute of ankle circles or light calf mobility before squats. That usually quiets it down. If it ever starts hurting or feels unstable, then it’s worth checking out but painless cracking by itself isn’t a problem. You’re good.