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Old 05-11-2009, 04:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm answering you here and not in pm so that if someone disagrees with what I'm saying they can speak up.

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Can you direct me to some of these workouts that do not involve my knee? So I can get started until I figure out the problem with my knee.
Basically I'd say do upper body work, and whatever lower body stuff won't bother the knee.
So, bench and rows and pullups and shoulder presses… that kind of stuff for upper.
Lower you can potentially do Romanian deadlifts for a weighted workout, and also work with some unweighted stuff like physioball leg curls, glute bridging, and if you can manage it some bodyweight squats.

Also be sure to just maintain a decent level of activity throughout the day. You'll be burning more calories those 23 hours you're not working out than you are that 1 in the gym.

You may want to look at some physical therapy for your knee, they could potentially help you out there. (assuming it's an option for you, of course)
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