aloha_steph Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I cannot do lunges right now- my right knee feels like it will go out if I do a lunge. I also have a lot of weight on me and just starting out so I am NOT strong at all. Do I just do modified lunges (like a half lunge) for now? Do I hold onto something and do a proper lunge? Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks in advance! Link to comment
I-Jo Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 how do squats feel? walking ? doing stairs? yes you can absolutely do l unges using a chair ir banister for support. ding something is way better than doing nothing so kudos for continuing to try to work! Link to comment
weirdquark Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 You can also try doing reverse lunges -- put a foot back instead of stepping forward. Those are easier on your knees. I lift heavy things. Current Challenge Between Challenges Workout Log Sassafrass: a capella folk fantasy mythology Link to comment
JakeJoh10 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Just the standard split squat would be good because it takes away the deceleration component of the exercise. I second the reverse lunge recommendation as well. They allow you to keep a vertical tibia, which keeps knee stress to a minimum. Jake My personal health and fitness blog: http://JJStrength.com Link to comment
Tau'ri_Ranger Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 When coming back from my knee surgery, the first lunges I did were reverse lunges. I did this with support on the side to hold on to and a slider for my foot going back so it never left the ground. Human Ranger Level: 2STR: 5 DEX: 3.5 STA: 2.75 CON: 2.5 WIS: 6 CHA: 5 Challenge #1 Link to comment
aloha_steph Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks everyone- I just did my second workout (I did my first last Saturday but my muscles were too sore to do this workout again until today- however, I did walk Sunday & Tuesday and do light pilates Monday). Anyway, I did much better today and did back lunges which seems to work for me. Maybe when I'm stronger I'll try to do walking lunges. Thanks for the support! BTW- I held up a plank for 15 seconds. Really didn't think I could do it. Surprised myself Link to comment
Tau'ri_Ranger Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Great! Glad the reverse lunges worked. Keep at it, the soreness will get shorter and easier to manage as you keep working out. Human Ranger Level: 2STR: 5 DEX: 3.5 STA: 2.75 CON: 2.5 WIS: 6 CHA: 5 Challenge #1 Link to comment
brmiller0808 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I have horrible knees as well and really had to work my way into lunges. I did squats and really worked on my upper and lower legs in other ways to make sure they were strong enough to support my knees. You'll get there, just keep doing whatever feels best. By the way, good job on holding that plank!!! wake up. kick butt. repeat.Level 2 AdventurerWIS 6.5 || CON 1 || STA 2 || STR 3 || CHA 1.51st Challenge2nd Challenge Link to comment
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