I've had injuries to my back and knees for years and it always hurt. They always told me don't squat, lunge, deadlift or anything else remotely challenging. Since I began doing all of those things on the don't do list, my knees and back have never felt better. I am stronger now than I have ever been. Use good form and build up gradually but don't fear the weights. Free your mind and your glutes will follow. Today's workout consisted of Leg presses and V-squats. The video's are of a 540 lb leg press, 250 lb & 270 lb deep V-Squat. Guess what? It was heavy as hell but my knees and back didn't hurt a bit and felt great afterward. I rehab myself. Skip the physical therapy and do your therapy with heavy iron.
Eric Dempsey
NASM CPT
www.dempseysresolution.com
To minimize stress on your knees, avoid forcefully locking out on each rep. Position your feet high on the leg-press foot platform so you can push primarily through your heels. Pushing through your heels minimized the stress on your knees.
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