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Weights when you can't squat! Please give me some advice...

BowieBaby
BowieBaby Posts: 25 Member
edited March 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I am wanting to get into lifting weights, but I have an old injury in one knee that gives me a lot of issues. I am seeing a physio for this, and she has ruled out running (boo, as I had just fallen in love with it!) and also exercises like squats and lunges.

I am a total newbie when it comes to weights and I was wondering if you more experienced people could help me out - what are some good weights exercises that don't put pressure on the knee like squats? I am thinking of buying dumbells if that helps.

Thanks in advance!

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  • Cc215
    Cc215 Posts: 228 Member
    I'd ask your physio - let them know you are happy to listen and not do the squats etc, but ask if they could give you ideas about what you can do instead.
  • pinktoesjb
    pinktoesjb Posts: 302 Member
    What she said! If you have issues then check with the physio.

    I got my first proper weights routine from my physio when coming back from a knee and hip injury- I couldn't run or squat but I did what I was told and now I can go back running, take on light weighted squats and plenty more besides. There will be lots of alternatives depending on if you have gym access or bodyweight stuff.
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