Knee pain sucks... But that doesn't mean you can build strong legs (and have strong, comfortable knees too)... Some of the exercises in today's video will surprise you... But you'll be shocked by how some little tweaks to specific exercises can make a world of difference in performing leg exercises comfortably and effectively...
You nailed this one bro. What's your opinion on squats? No hack squats imo, but regular, front... I have come to love dumbell squats. My experience with this exercise is that I get more muscle group activation than with barbell squats (ditto for deadlifts)...standard and stiff legged. Of course i use lighter weight loads, but I have better form and mind/muscle connection with these movements 👍.
Thanks so much! I was an avid runner but OA had happened and I am grateful for videos like this which discuss the issue and provide healthy solutions for people like me. Thank you!
I needed this. Dislocated knee cap years ago and had surgery. Was dunkin mean years ago and the pain started comin back. Guess an OG gotta put the dippin away fo good
Thanks. I've had 2 knee surgeries plus 2 bad falls afterwards. Forward lunges killed me today. But reverse lunges felt much better but I need to rest my knees for now.
Im Bob turning 50yrs this yr...your tips had been helping me alot from this video and my more...some apply to me and some don't but still a good tips... Thank you from Singapore.
Great video! I've got osteoarthritis in my left knee so your recommendations are a great help for a 60+ year young guy. Could you also please do a video which good knee exercises to do with resistance bands?
Torn MCL in both knees and ACL and meniscus tear in one knee…..I can attest the forward lounge is painful/terrible! Much better is the reverse lunge or supporting your non lunging leg on a bench. I’m 51 and the notion of “no pain, no gain” no longer applies. Fortunately, their are always alternatives that provide the needed support and sometimes they are the better exercises to do….so thanks to all u UA-cam guys who share those with us!
I did but I'm bionic now. Can't kneel, or run. Going up and down stairs is uncomfortable. After surgery P.T. consisted of leg press, leg extention and curls. My concern now is training without damaging my prosthetic implants. Any ideas as to what I can do on leg day to continue building legs?
Excellent and thank you for this video. My knees started really going bad when I hit 59 years old. And now I need total knee replacements. Yes this sucks for an active bodybuilder.
You are correct in recommending cycling as an alternative to running. However, there is one problem with the dynamics of cycling and that is the proper fit on the bike. If someone has their seat height too high, you will possibly increase injury to the back of your knee. If your seat is too low, which is more often the case, force is delivered at too aggressive an angle to the knee. This can cause two major problems compounding your once only one problem. If you are going to transition to cycling get a proper fit.
This is great thank you so much have a game on Sunday and it’s Friday , my right knee is bruised and this is great advice because still want to work it without over doing it and getting injured even more. Much better than Athlean x thank you 🙏
thanks my old left knee problem came back after doing regular lunges, I'll try reverse lunge for now I do low impact exercises and still strengthening my legs
I am only 36 but have had foot problems since I was 14 which has also impacted my knees. I really appreciate this as I had surgery about a year ago, completely rebuilding my left foot and, prior to that, I was doing Crossfit and feeling pretty decent. Now I have become very frustrated as I feel like I won't be able to get back to where I was, but with videos like this, I can still push myself without hurting myself and, hopefully, start to move forward again. Thank you
AMAZING video! I'm a 35 y/o woman trying to lose weight. I use to do training in highschool and I miss the benefits of lunges. I've tried to do them in recent times and it killed my knees, even with knee supports. So I've been trying to find a way to slowly incorporate lunges back into my routine. I also made the mistake of overestimating my current abilities and signed up for a CrossFit class. Where they were pressuring me to do box jumps and I just had a really bad feeling about doing them. Your video gave me great suggestions and justified my apprehensiveness. THANK YOU
Ive had tendonitis (jumpers knee) since my early 20s, it's something that has limited the amount of time I can do the sports I love most (soccer and sprinting). Totally agree with your alternative exercises. For me my knee pain is much better if I keep the muscles around it stronger, so heavy squats with good form and no exercises where your knee goes over your toes! Magnesium oil and organic sulphur also seems to help too. I seem to suffer less with it than I did in my 20s so getting the right workout and dietary editions helps a bunch. Anyway keep up the great content!
Really? Like weighted squats? Could you elaborate a bit on that? I’m not even 20 and I have tendinitis and I’ve been scared of squats because I thought they were really tough on knees.
I dislocated my kneecap when I was in my 20's and of course dint rehab it as well as I should have, now I am 46 and have according to my Ortho doc, "one of the angriest kneecaps I have ever seen"....yay. Great video, I was avoiding most of the 'Worst' exercises but didn't realize that full leg extensions were bad, thought they were ok as i was using my good leg to compensate, will replace with those step back lunges.
Unfortunately, a lot of us go through injuries and they can linger around. For the most part, there is always an alternative exercise that can be done. Hope the reverse lunges help!
@@LiveAnabolic Such a simple alternative to the forward lunges. It's always humbling and fascinating how unintelligent we primates can be, when we're not able to recognize simple solutions even when it's right in front of our face.
How’re you doing now? I’m 44 and has just been diagnosed with stage 2 chondromalacia patella , along with other knee issues . I’m in a lot of pain and sadly can’t bend my knee much because it also makes an awful clicking sound every time I even go upstairs. I’m not sure about the step ups but will definitely try this exercises.
I'm 41 with arthritis in my left knee already. I'm trying to drop 50 pounds and get lean again. What about barbell squats? I like them for full body benefit, but do they make your knees worse?
sometimes my patella will sort of move unexpectedly and it really hurts to do alot of lunges i try and brace it when i do squats i'm starting to experiment with more weight lifting and i can tell my knee is really holding me back.
Can you work your way up to regular squats? I use to love leg extension l, but I can’t go heavy and it’s challenging to develop my legs. I don’t want the chicken body look. What’s your thoughts?
Thanks Gary for the video. I'm retired Army and tore my right meniscus in the 70's, it made "Fun Runs" and the 2 mile PT test a challenge. I trained on the Lifecycle bike during the week and ran a mile on the weekend. By test time I was able to easily make my time. I've been retired for 25 years and rarely run. I walk 5-6 miles a day now since the local gym is closed. Squats are no problem, even though I still do them, front and rear lunges are not my friend. I wear a knee sleeve for some support in the gym.
Hi Gary. I'm a 50 year old male with a very stiff right knee due to cartilage issues. Watching your video during covid19 lockdown in New Zealand, whilst on my spin bike. Really informative and insightful video. I'll be dropping the leg extension when my gym reopens, and focussing on barbell squat using just the 20kg barbell, plus trap deadlift and leg press, for lower body strengthening. Also going to drop lunges, I was doing the type you recommended but even those put too much load on my week knee. Thank heaps for sharing your knowledge in this excellent video.
For me as well! I was just getting ready to prepare lunges on a rehabbing knee - today! Now I know that I can do lunges - just reverse ones. Today is a lucky day for me
This is great video!! I have bad knees (mainly one it seems) and I did not realize at all the stress I was putting it through and wondering why the pain was staying longer than it usually did. I appreciate your video a lot!
I just gave up leg presses. I so hate I had to. 270 was easy but age won. I use TRX, ball squats, cables over shoe, and squat to sit, bands. I suggest u not use any wts at ankles. Remember cold aft workout, warm up before, light therapy, massage with lidocaine or other cream and massage cream.
I stopped running on the streets and bought a treadmill (ànd a very good precor upright bike). Having a good run elates, biking without moving is just suffering but excellent cardio.
This video is confusing to me. I have very bad knees that stop me from sleeping. They don’t hurt one bit when l run or walk, but hurt a lot when l bike, sit, squat, lung, and while laying down. Yet this video says don’t run, bike instead.🤨 l have noticed that doing a yoga class centered on calf, quad, hami and glute stretches helps a lot but that’s not always doable before a cardio sess.
Ill argue a little for leg extensions. I think the trick is to not overload them and dont lock your legs out. Ive started doing them and my knees feel stronger for it. (I'm 30 with a removed ACL )
I’m only 18, but my knees die on this exercise 3:05 💀 especially the left one. I can’t even do a few of them. On the contrary bodyweight squats are relatively easy on the knees
All of you suffering please go through all of the comments , people around us cant relate with knee thing, all of u please consider making a group ,though everyone has differnt causes but that we need exercises / routines that are done by people with weak knee and has worked ,. Please all of you consider maiking a group
I get it Gary but some of these exercises to avoid exercises are in the RA 40 program. I do have bad knees from a lot of running, my former career demands and a lot of out door activity. I have used all of these and had to be careful. Box jumps were never on the menu. I may rethink doing some of these exercises and do substitutions. The ym has been closed for nearly 8 weeks due to covid. The pandemic immediately impacted my life is so many ways. I had to work out at home,, all my musical activities and venues for selling my crafts canceled. I started out working out at home but the stress for the drastic life changes send me reeling into depression and anxiety attacks.I lost interest in working out but still remained active outside when the weather allowed it and I found some energy. Most of the time I felt drained. I did a lot of gardening and prepping for planting, did a lot of cleaning and work on music. I have posted a lot of songs on UA-cam. That and prayer kept me going but not at the speed I was at. I have felt isolated and most days forced myself to go though the motions. I usually have a prayer time in the morning and evening. I have kept that up. I started working out at home again and set some goals. Starting over was humbling. The way thing are here in West Michigan I don't see the gym opening soon and I'd be very caution about going because not everyone is taking the mask and social distancing seriously. I am not sure how the pandemic has affected your area but I am sure it has so I hope your are staying healthy adn your and your family are safe and are doing the drill for your own protection. This is a challenging time but I am finally finding the strength again to cope better and keep moving.
I'm 53. My knees feel pretty good. Well, they did until 4 weeks ago. I was a lifter as a young man. Marriage and life got in the way. Decades later I'm back in the gym (traded the wife for iron, kidding, her heart is made of iron). Here is my question. Recently I noticed a bone issue that resembles Osgood Schlatter. I realize this is impossible to develop as a fully grown adult. However, Xrays have confirmed it is exactly like that. I'm not having massive pain. I I can see a bone growth at the top of my tibia. When I squat it pokes out and it's scary. Doc says no more deep squats. No more heavy squats. I went light last week and had to stop. I did not go deep or push it for long reps or sets. You said extensions were bad. I can't leg press. Certainly would think doing any type of lunge would be moronic of me. What confuses me is he said to walk, not to get on the bike, you said the bike it good if your knees are bad. I'm freaking out over not having leg workouts. I need to figure this out quickly. IT seems like I"m cornered. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the video. I was prescribed forward lunges by a Physio at the Hospital after a torn meniscus, but it never felt right, so I don't do those anymore. I quite like holding a squat on a wobble board. It feels safe. Let me know if anyone else likes this exercise.
Lost weight and knees better. Cut carbs 90% and all joints and other ailments have seen major improvement. Never realized they could cause such inflammation. I have gotten best results from goblet squats and Romanian deadlifts. Like you say GOOD warmup. Get blood moving. Some days will use liniment type rub and slow warmups. 64 and feeling best in 20 yrs. enjoy your workouts and tips.
Thanks for the advice Gary awesome as always. I suffer from bad knees, jogging isn't an issue for me but do have pain when doing lunges etc. Will train smarter 💪👊👍
Good advice. Liked and sub’d. I blew my left knee with the extension machine, it left irreparable damage which I must work around to this day. I hope others heed your advice. 😎👍
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Knee pain sucks...
But that doesn't mean you can build strong legs (and have strong, comfortable knees too)...
Some of the exercises in today's video will surprise you...
But you'll be shocked by how some little tweaks to specific exercises can make a world of difference in performing leg exercises comfortably and effectively...
You nailed this one bro. What's your opinion on squats? No hack squats imo, but regular, front...
I have come to love dumbell squats. My experience with this exercise is that I get more muscle group activation than with barbell squats (ditto for deadlifts)...standard and stiff legged. Of course i use lighter weight loads, but I have better form and mind/muscle connection with these movements 👍.
How often do I train my legs I'm 58 with nee pain
That doesn't mean I can or I can't
Thanks so much! I was an avid runner but OA had happened and I am grateful for videos like this which discuss the issue and provide healthy solutions for people like me. Thank you!
I needed this. Dislocated knee cap years ago and had surgery. Was dunkin mean years ago and the pain started comin back. Guess an OG gotta put the dippin away fo good
Thanks. I've had 2 knee surgeries plus 2 bad falls afterwards. Forward lunges killed me today. But reverse lunges felt much better but I need to rest my knees for now.
Torn miniscus (?) here, and I've been working out. And it hurts. Thanks for the videos. 30 yr old female
Im Bob turning 50yrs this yr...your tips had been helping me alot from this video and my more...some apply to me and some don't but still a good tips...
Thank you from Singapore.
Wholesome bob moment :)
Great video! I've got osteoarthritis in my left knee so your recommendations are a great help for a 60+ year young guy. Could you also please do a video which good knee exercises to do with resistance bands?
Amazing video, I have gout and struggle with joint pain. This video was very helpful!!!!
Thank you 🙏! This was exactly what I was looking for !!!! Wow 🤩 thank you thank you
Torn MCL in both knees and ACL and meniscus tear in one knee…..I can attest the forward lounge is painful/terrible! Much better is the reverse lunge or supporting your non lunging leg on a bench. I’m 51 and the notion of “no pain, no gain” no longer applies. Fortunately, their are always alternatives that provide the needed support and sometimes they are the better exercises to do….so thanks to all u UA-cam guys who share those with us!
Excellent video !!.….I totally agree... especially with the cycling... You get a major leg pump with low knee and hip impact 💯👊😎👌
These are great suggestions. Al, of hour bad exercises have hurt my knees. So happy to have options that won’t irritate my knees at 52.
I did but I'm bionic now. Can't kneel, or run. Going up and down stairs is uncomfortable. After surgery P.T. consisted of leg press, leg extention and curls. My concern now is training without damaging my prosthetic implants. Any ideas as to what I can do on leg day to continue building legs?
Excellent and thank you for this video. My knees started really going bad when I hit 59 years old. And now I need total knee replacements. Yes this sucks for an active bodybuilder.
You are correct in recommending cycling as an alternative to running. However, there is one problem with the dynamics of cycling and that is the proper fit on the bike. If someone has their seat height too high, you will possibly increase injury to the back of your knee. If your seat is too low, which is more often the case, force is delivered at too aggressive an angle to the knee. This can cause two major problems compounding your once only one problem. If you are going to transition to cycling get a proper fit.
This is great thank you so much have a game on Sunday and it’s Friday , my right knee is bruised and this is great advice because still want to work it without over doing it and getting injured even more. Much better than Athlean x thank you 🙏
Awesome video! I agree.
Thanks! Very helpful even for older women.
Only half way through this video and it's already solved my problems. Thank you- new subscriber
I thought the same ,
Thank you Gary love this video and all your video on the bad and Good!God bless !
thanks
my old left knee problem came back after doing regular lunges, I'll try reverse lunge for now
I do low impact exercises and still strengthening my legs
I am only 36 but have had foot problems since I was 14 which has also impacted my knees. I really appreciate this as I had surgery about a year ago, completely rebuilding my left foot and, prior to that, I was doing Crossfit and feeling pretty decent. Now I have become very frustrated as I feel like I won't be able to get back to where I was, but with videos like this, I can still push myself without hurting myself and, hopefully, start to move forward again. Thank you
17 years old and already have tendinitis in both knees :/ will I ever squat?
I’m in the same boat as you .. 17 and I have tendinitis in both and it’s stressing me out
Deca. Youre welcome
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@@wyattleach118 Decadurabolin. Do the research yourself
Hi mate, focus less on squatting and more on things like hip thrust, hamstring curls etc. it helped me
AMAZING video! I'm a 35 y/o woman trying to lose weight. I use to do training in highschool and I miss the benefits of lunges. I've tried to do them in recent times and it killed my knees, even with knee supports. So I've been trying to find a way to slowly incorporate lunges back into my routine. I also made the mistake of overestimating my current abilities and signed up for a CrossFit class. Where they were pressuring me to do box jumps and I just had a really bad feeling about doing them. Your video gave me great suggestions and justified my apprehensiveness.
THANK YOU
Can you produce the same cardio resistance with bike as running?
Thank you very much x 🙏 my PT told me to use the skipping rope and knew I had bad knees!!! I didn't realise 😕 thanks x
Ive had tendonitis (jumpers knee) since my early 20s, it's something that has limited the amount of time I can do the sports I love most (soccer and sprinting). Totally agree with your alternative exercises. For me my knee pain is much better if I keep the muscles around it stronger, so heavy squats with good form and no exercises where your knee goes over your toes! Magnesium oil and organic sulphur also seems to help too. I seem to suffer less with it than I did in my 20s so getting the right workout and dietary editions helps a bunch. Anyway keep up the great content!
Really? Like weighted squats? Could you elaborate a bit on that? I’m not even 20 and I have tendinitis and I’ve been scared of squats because I thought they were really tough on knees.
Is rehab necessary
Iam so glad I came across this video very helpful...
This is good thanks for making this video
Thank's I followed other program's that included all those bad one's. Good to know alternative's to certain exercises.
I appreciate this video. My ankles usually hurt and these are great alternatives!
Thank you. This was very helpful!
What about using the lying leg curl machine?
Bulgarian split squats and sissy squats are ok then?
Excellent! Thank you for presenting this
I dislocated my kneecap when I was in my 20's and of course dint rehab it as well as I should have, now I am 46 and have according to my Ortho doc, "one of the angriest kneecaps I have ever seen"....yay. Great video, I was avoiding most of the 'Worst' exercises but didn't realize that full leg extensions were bad, thought they were ok as i was using my good leg to compensate, will replace with those step back lunges.
Unfortunately, a lot of us go through injuries and they can linger around. For the most part, there is always an alternative exercise that can be done. Hope the reverse lunges help!
@@LiveAnabolic Such a simple alternative to the forward lunges. It's always humbling and fascinating how unintelligent we primates can be, when we're not able to recognize simple solutions even when it's right in front of our face.
Angriest ???
Thanks Gary!!
I'm 51and have bone on bone issues on my right knee and needed to find alternative exercises.
How’re you doing now? I’m 44 and has just been diagnosed with stage 2 chondromalacia patella , along with other knee issues . I’m in a lot of pain and sadly can’t bend my knee much because it also makes an awful clicking sound every time I even go upstairs. I’m not sure about the step ups but will definitely try this exercises.
How you guys doing now
I'm 41 with arthritis in my left knee already. I'm trying to drop 50 pounds and get lean again. What about barbell squats? I like them for full body benefit, but do they make your knees worse?
Anything on the soft deep sand is good.especially backwards walking/pulling
sometimes my patella will sort of move unexpectedly and it really hurts to do alot of lunges i try and brace it when i do squats i'm starting to experiment with more weight lifting and i can tell my knee is really holding me back.
I have a repairs meniscus and acl. Do you have a split that would benefit me?
Good video thx. If and when you decide to add weights to step ups or squats, would you recommend dumbbells at your sides or a plate to the chest?
Thanks mate, awesome video! I'll drop the legs extension from my routines right away.
Great tips 👌🏽
This video is right on time. Thank you for the video. I am a lady with really bad knee (genetics) this really helped.
Hey, do you consider sumo deadlifts safe for knees? Thank you!!!
Can totally relate with fwd lunges pain I had after troubles knees.
i’m 17 and i have the knees of a 70 year old 😭
ONG bro😭why we both watching this video
Same here bro
Me too bro... 17, just did a couple weightless squats and my knees are screaming
Do you suggest Leg press for bad knees?
Can you work your way up to regular squats? I use to love leg extension l, but I can’t go heavy and it’s challenging to develop my legs. I don’t want the chicken body look. What’s your thoughts?
Useful information.
Thanks Gary for the video. I'm retired Army and tore my right meniscus in the 70's, it made "Fun Runs" and the 2 mile PT test a challenge. I trained on the Lifecycle bike during the week and ran a mile on the weekend. By test time I was able to easily make my time. I've been retired for 25 years and rarely run. I walk 5-6 miles a day now since the local gym is closed. Squats are no problem, even though I still do them, front and rear lunges are not my friend. I wear a knee sleeve for some support in the gym.
Please share more advice, lifting tips for men with back and knee issues.
Hi Gary. I'm a 50 year old male with a very stiff right knee due to cartilage issues. Watching your video during covid19 lockdown in New Zealand, whilst on my spin bike.
Really informative and insightful video. I'll be dropping the leg extension when my gym reopens, and focussing on barbell squat using just the 20kg barbell, plus trap deadlift and leg press, for lower body strengthening. Also going to drop lunges, I was doing the type you recommended but even those put too much load on my week knee.
Thank heaps for sharing your knowledge in this excellent video.
Thank you man
Is leg press safe for knees?
Good stuff and you actually did the box jump with proper form.
This was right in time
glad to hear that man
For me as well! I was just getting ready to prepare lunges on a rehabbing knee - today! Now I know that I can do lunges - just reverse ones.
Today is a lucky day for me
Eye opening ....👌👍☺️
This is great video!! I have bad knees (mainly one it seems) and I did not realize at all the stress I was putting it through and wondering why the pain was staying longer than it usually did. I appreciate your video a lot!
Thanks bro! ✊ Take Care!🖐️
How do you feel about pile squats and dumbbell dead lifts?
I just gave up leg presses. I so hate I had to. 270 was easy but age won. I use TRX, ball squats, cables over shoe, and squat to sit, bands. I suggest u not use any wts at ankles. Remember cold aft workout, warm up before, light therapy, massage with lidocaine or other cream and massage cream.
Hi honey
I can't run anymore, but cycling doesn't work for me because my patellas are arthritic. I'm stuck on the elliptical now, but it's better than nothing.
I stopped running on the streets and bought a treadmill (ànd a very good precor upright bike). Having a good run elates, biking without moving is just suffering but excellent cardio.
What about leg curls sitting/standing for hamstrings.?
What about bulgarian squats?
i have jumpers knee at 13 and have problems with my leg workout
Thanks for sharing bro!
Great info!! Thanks!!!!
Good job!
How come my knees are burning during cycling but not running?
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
Sincerely, one bad knee here😁
This video is confusing to me. I have very bad knees that stop me from sleeping. They don’t hurt one bit when l run or walk, but hurt a lot when l bike, sit, squat, lung, and while laying down. Yet this video says don’t run, bike instead.🤨 l have noticed that doing a yoga class centered on calf, quad, hami and glute stretches helps a lot but that’s not always doable before a cardio sess.
Ill argue a little for leg extensions. I think the trick is to not overload them and dont lock your legs out. Ive started doing them and my knees feel stronger for it. (I'm 30 with a removed ACL )
What about developing vmo muscles for men over 50
yes they get alittle sore at times!
I’m only 18, but my knees die on this exercise 3:05 💀 especially the left one. I can’t even do a few of them.
On the contrary bodyweight squats are relatively easy on the knees
All of you suffering please go through all of the comments , people around us cant relate with knee thing, all of u please consider making a group ,though everyone has differnt causes but that we need exercises / routines that are done by people with weak knee and has worked ,. Please all of you consider maiking a group
Thank you 🙏🏿
Box jumps are how I tore my meniscus 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
love the video Gary. What do you think about ATG squats? are those better for your Kees then parallel squats?
I don't think going ATG is necessary in most cases. Especially, for guys my age, parallel squats (or going slightly below parallel) is best.
I am also 39. Will follow your advice.
I know this is geared towards men but would this work for women too?
I get it Gary but some of these exercises to avoid exercises are in the RA 40 program. I do have bad knees from a lot of running, my former career demands and a lot of out door activity. I have used all of these and had to be careful. Box jumps were never on the menu. I may rethink doing some of these exercises and do substitutions. The ym has been closed for nearly 8 weeks due to covid. The pandemic immediately impacted my life is so many ways. I had to work out at home,, all my musical activities and venues for selling my crafts canceled. I started out working out at home but the stress for the drastic life changes send me reeling into depression and anxiety attacks.I lost interest in working out but still remained active outside when the weather allowed it and I found some energy. Most of the time I felt drained. I did a lot of gardening and prepping for planting, did a lot of cleaning and work on music. I have posted a lot of songs on UA-cam. That and prayer kept me going but not at the speed I was at. I have felt isolated and most days forced myself to go though the motions. I usually have a prayer time in the morning and evening. I have kept that up. I started working out at home again and set some goals. Starting over was humbling. The way thing are here in West Michigan I don't see the gym opening soon and I'd be very caution about going because not everyone is taking the mask and social distancing seriously. I am not sure how the pandemic has affected your area but I am sure it has so I hope your are staying healthy adn your and your family are safe and are doing the drill for your own protection. This is a challenging time but I am finally finding the strength again to cope better and keep moving.
Almost everyone I know agrees that forward lunges are pretty obviously a bad idea. Glad to see that in here!
damn bro im trynna get big legs but I tore my acl when i was 12, and also my meniscus, now im gonna go into my freshmen year next year
I'm 53. My knees feel pretty good. Well, they did until 4 weeks ago. I was a lifter as a young man. Marriage and life got in the way. Decades later I'm back in the gym (traded the wife for iron, kidding, her heart is made of iron). Here is my question. Recently I noticed a bone issue that resembles Osgood Schlatter. I realize this is impossible to develop as a fully grown adult. However, Xrays have confirmed it is exactly like that. I'm not having massive pain. I I can see a bone growth at the top of my tibia. When I squat it pokes out and it's scary. Doc says no more deep squats. No more heavy squats. I went light last week and had to stop. I did not go deep or push it for long reps or sets. You said extensions were bad. I can't leg press. Certainly would think doing any type of lunge would be moronic of me.
What confuses me is he said to walk, not to get on the bike, you said the bike it good if your knees are bad.
I'm freaking out over not having leg workouts.
I need to figure this out quickly. IT seems like I"m cornered. Any thoughts?
Sensible options for a change...
😷thanks again, my knees and i appreciate it. 👍
Thanks for the video. I was prescribed forward lunges by a Physio at the Hospital after a torn meniscus, but it never felt right, so I don't do those anymore. I quite like holding a squat on a wobble board. It feels safe. Let me know if anyone else likes this exercise.
Damn physios. You're better off working on what works for you. Some physios are just cluesless
Damn physios. You're better off working on what works for you. Some physios are just cluesless
Damn physios. You're better off working on what works for you. Some physios are just cluesless
Damn physios. You're better off working on what works for you. Some physios are just cluesless
Guys consider making a group for betterment of people with bad knees , so many of us in comment section
I'm 21 and have bad knees
Lost weight and knees better. Cut carbs 90% and all joints and other ailments have seen major improvement. Never realized they could cause such inflammation. I have gotten best results from goblet squats and Romanian deadlifts. Like you say GOOD warmup. Get blood moving. Some days will use liniment type rub and slow warmups. 64 and feeling best in 20 yrs.
enjoy your workouts and tips.
destroyed my knee with Badminton, this video will definitely help me out
I'm 25 and my right knee can't handle a single lunge. I've always had weird issues with my knee too so I know the issue is linked.
Can u elabrate brother same problem
Thanks should
My knees were screaming just watching some of these.
We're all created equal. Just not identical. Those guys with the weak knees probably have stronger hearts, better kidneys, etc.
Thanks for the advice Gary awesome as always. I suffer from bad knees, jogging isn't an issue for me but do have pain when doing lunges etc. Will train smarter 💪👊👍
Good advice. Liked and sub’d.
I blew my left knee with the extension machine, it left irreparable damage which I must work around to this day. I hope others heed your advice. 😎👍
leg extension hurts less than body weighted squats:(
FYI - running cured my bone on bone arthritis. You keep the weight down and have a clean diet. my cartilage grew back. BTW I am 64.