A Lightweight Heavyweight

rejordan
rejordan Posts: 132 Member
edited January 31 in Health and Weight Loss
I have read so much info on MFP about the benefits of heavy lifting and weight loss-calories burned post workout/decrease in loose skin etc.- that I decided to give it a try. I have an old knee injury that limits my range of motion, so I have been using 10lb free weights during my workouts with increased reps to strengthen the area before I go heavier. Problem is, I have reinjured the knee (jogging), and anything I do now causes pain. Squats hurt-even before the snafu-but I want to lift. Help!

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  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    I highly suggest you consult a doctor. He will be able to tell you what you can and cannot do.
    Physio might also be a good option, it could help rehabilitate your injured knee!

    In the mean time, stay away from exercises that hurt or could make it worst
  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    I highly suggest you consult a doctor. He will be able to tell you what you can and cannot do.
    Physio might also be a good option, it could help rehabilitate your injured knee!

    In the mean time, stay away from exercises that hurt or could make it worst
    I agree with the Physio. My boss had trouble with his back, and has seen a big improvement with just a month of physical therapy appointments. They will know what exercises will hurt your knee and which exercises with help rehabilitate it.
  • Tykk
    Tykk Posts: 153 Member
    I also have a bum knee. I can't do squats, but have found that swiss ball squats work well as a substitute:

    https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SwissBallSquat.JPG

    But of course consult a physio.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Ice, elevate and ibuprofen.

    How long has it been hurting?
  • rejordan
    rejordan Posts: 132 Member
    I was doing ok until a couple of days ago. I know my limitations, so, I don't over do it with squats. I do the ice/elevation/motrin thing now. I was just trying to strengthen my thighs to take some of the pressure off of my knees.
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