Jumpers Knee (Squat Alternatives)
tsaundersjr
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Went to the Dr. a few weeks back and found out I have what is called Jumpers Knee.
I have some stretches that I do to help with the pain in my knee along with resting the knee. I was told I can still lift weights but not to do squats as that would put too much stress on my knee (I probably caused this by not squatting properly since this did happen after one of my workouts, also years of Basketball). To do cardio I have started swimming (I stopped Taekwondo for a few weeks until my knee gets better). I had no idea swimming was such a good workout.
My main question is should I just skip squats all together or is there something that I can do to replace squats?
I currently do a 2 day push/pull routine (This works well with my work/school schedule). My routine is listed below
Push Day
Pull Day
I have some stretches that I do to help with the pain in my knee along with resting the knee. I was told I can still lift weights but not to do squats as that would put too much stress on my knee (I probably caused this by not squatting properly since this did happen after one of my workouts, also years of Basketball). To do cardio I have started swimming (I stopped Taekwondo for a few weeks until my knee gets better). I had no idea swimming was such a good workout.
My main question is should I just skip squats all together or is there something that I can do to replace squats?
I currently do a 2 day push/pull routine (This works well with my work/school schedule). My routine is listed below
Push Day
- Barbell Bench Press
- Barbell Squat (Need to replace)
- Overhead barbell press
- Close-grip bench press
- Standing Calf Raises (Usually do this sitting down)
Pull Day
- Dead-lift (My favorite exercise)
- Bent-over Row
- Chin Ups/Drag Curls (Usually do drag curls)
- Barbell Shrug (will be replacing this with some other shoulder exercises as I need to strengthen my right shoulder)
- Hanging Leg Raises
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