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Is there anything other than leg extensions to strengthen your knees?

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Posted by: Johnnny

Is there anything other than leg extensions to strengthen your knees?

I don't believe in knee wraps. Maybe if I was squatting 600lbs I would, but for the most part I don't.

I don't have knee problems, I just want to strengthen my knees for overall protection.

Thanks.


Posted by: P-funk

Deep squats.

No wraps, they help to extend your knee.

knee extensions are the worst thing you can do if you have bad knees (see closed and open chain exercises)


Posted by: Johnnny

So than leg extension will not strengthen your knees?

What will strengthen your knees?


Posted by: DeadBolt

Leg ext do the opposite.

Do as P-Funk said and try deep squats. Start light and really concentrate on form and that will help alot, it did wonders for me. I have very bad knees and they have helped me tons and it also helps speed up the recovery process IMO b/c they get stronger so if by chance you do hurt your knee they heal much faster. I dislocated my left knee two weeks ago, I didn't take a break from training at all and come wensday my leg day I was good enough to work legs already. I even squated to test em out, sure I dropped the weight a ton and was only doing 135x10 but that was ass to the grass. They felt awsome and wanted to go heavier but I didn't let myself.

Also depending on what is weak with your knees there are many simple moves you can do to strengthen the tendens using your own body weight and the giant rubber bands.


Posted by: Johnnny

DeadBolt I'm already doing deep squats. But there has to be more to do to strengthen your knees.


Posted by: DeadBolt

There are several exc's that physical therapy patients to to strengthen their knees, you may try finding some of those routines and try them. Try some of the ones with the bands and use the stronger tension ones for added strength.


Posted by: Johnnny

DeadBolt do you know where I could find these types of routines? Thanks.


Posted by: DeadBolt

I am looking for some now, if I find anything I'll try and post em.


Posted by: Johnnny

DeadBolt thanks, are they on this forum already? Or some where in limbo on the internet?


Posted by: DeadBolt

I have seen em on the internet before but don't remember where. I have never seen anyone post them here either...but I will find soemthing eventually lol.


Posted by: gr81

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Originally posted by P-funk
Deep squats.

No wraps, they help to extend your knee.

knee extensions are the worst thing you can do if you have bad knees (see closed and open chain exercises)

yeah, what he said!


Posted by: Johnnny

Like I've already said, I don't use knee wraps. I want to know about other ways to strengthen your knees even if one doesn't have knee problems.


Posted by: Todd Bostrom

Squat.

Leg extentions and leg curls are for rehab with light weight only.

Squatting will develop and strengthen the muscles, tendons and ligaments surrounding the knee joint.


Posted by: Johnnny

Todd Bostrom then I guess squatting is the one of the only ways to strengthen your knees including leg curls & extensions?


About 6yrs ago there was this local bodybuilder a big dude at 6ft tall weighing about 250lbs with good condition (juice of course)
was doing 600lbs squats & he broke his right knee because the guy spotting him wasn't strong enough. It took almost 9 months of rehab, & he was in the hospital for about 2 months. Now he managed to get his size & shape back (with juice of course, not singling anyone out here) but he never does squats, nor does he train heavy anymore.


Posted by: Todd Bostrom

Extensions and curls are used mostly for REHAB. Only light weight should be used with these exercises. These are to help get back FROM with some muscle stimulation.

Squats are really the only way to go to strengthen the knee.

That guy should of had three guys spotting him. It's not to smart of him to think one guy behind him would be enough to save him.


Posted by: P-funk

split squats
lunges
step ups

pretty much anything were you knee is bending and don't be afraid to break parallel as this will help to strengthen the tendons and ligaments over the knee. Unless ofcourse you are coming back from an injury, then you need to work to get to parallel and get comfortable there before decending further.


Posted by: Johnnny

Todd Bostrom yeah that guy should've had at least 2 guys spotting him. I'm surprised the guy spotting him wasn't strong enough as he was an offensive linemen at 6ft3 almost 300lbs squatting the same amount.

P-funk thanks for the info.


Posted by: CowPimp

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
split squats
lunges
step ups

pretty much anything were you knee is bending and don't be afraid to break parallel as this will help to strengthen the tendons and ligaments over the knee. Unless ofcourse you are coming back from an injury, then you need to work to get to parallel and get comfortable there before decending further.
Another advantage of going below parallel seems to be more glut activation, at least in the case of squats. I've never had a sore butt worst than the first time I did full squats.


Posted by: stencil

Quote:
Originally posted by CowPimp
Another advantage of going below parallel seems to be more glut activation, at least in the case of squats. I've never had a sore butt worst than the first time I did full squats.
True, although I think heavy SLDLs hit the glutes even harder.


Posted by: Johnnny

All agreed.







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