Lower body workout suggestions that dont put strain on knees.

Violsfood
Violsfood Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just what it says guys. I have a meniscus tear in my right knee and will be having surgery soon. I usually just do upper body workouts at the mentors but want some sort of exercise for my lower body.

Any suggestions would help.

I am a female, 24 yo. 5.7' 138 lb.

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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    Wouldn't you want to ask someone with a medical degree what activities are safe prior to a surgery?
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    Frankly, I don't think you can do any lower body workouts w/an injured knee and you won't be able to do any upper body workouts that require you to stand on both legs either. I certainly couldn't do any when I tore the 3 ligaments in my left knee.

    Just take it easy after your surgery and work w/your PT to regain strength in your injured knee and you should be back to doing full upper and lowe body workouts in 3-6 months.

    At least that's how long it took me after ankle and foot surgery. Never did do the knee surgery; just strengthened the leg muscles and wear a protective brace if I need be.

    Good luck!
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    I agree ask your doctor and PT I certainly wouldn't use any weight. I know after my knee surgery my PT had me doing stretching, leglifts, curls and extensions with almost no weight other than my leg weight.
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    Spinning classes
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    And swimming
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,216 Member
    fishgutzy wrote: »
    Spinning classes

    Nope!!!!
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