what can I do???? - Ausbb

gtrb26dett · 28-02-2010, 05:22 PM

Okay I would like some tips on how I can build up my strength without putting weight on my left leg?

Thanks

trofius · 28-02-2010, 08:06 PM

general all over strength, or just on your leg?

gtrb26dett · 01-03-2010, 02:58 PM

All over strength

trofius · 01-03-2010, 03:24 PM

I would assume you could still do most exercises, anything lying down or sitting, maybe you will need to use lighter weights, bigger reps if the leg is unable to offer to much stability action. Targeting the leg may be a hassel, not sure if you can do hammy curls, or leg extension, I would also take this oppertunity to stretch you leg / hip muscles if you cant work them.

I mentioned elsewere swimming will be a great all over exercise, and will really help with aerobic fitness and weight loss.

gtrb26dett · 01-03-2010, 06:31 PM

I'm not allow to swim for 6weeks

trofius · 01-03-2010, 07:22 PM

Then wait 6 weeks, and then keep an eye on the wound for any signs of infection..water is a great rehab type exercise.

can you do anything with the leg?

Fadi · 02-03-2010, 01:10 AM

You can practically do everything.

1. Leg press
2. Leg extension
3. Leg curl
4. Bench press
5. Pullovers
6. Lat pulldowns
7. Seated/lying down tricep extensions
8. Seated d/bell or b/bell curls
9. Dips between two benches
10. Crunches
12. Throwing a medicine ball around in different position to your partner (for a killer core muscle workout)
11. Etc...

Fadi.

Jman_898 · 02-03-2010, 09:19 PM

no offence trofius but stretching may not be the best method... if she has a weakness in the joint stretching (may cause hypermobility) it will just end weakening the joint moreso... swimming is great for increasing mobility and its a low impact exercise which is generally good but if theres a strength issue which inhibits her putting any weight on that leg the joint is most likely too weak, this sort of strengthening is best left to a physiotherapist for rehabillitation... as for upper body work go nuts lol ive found a great way to activate your core even while sitting down is just using one arm at a time... takes alot of concentration to keep the core tight and the back straight... so start off light... but this will work great for building strenght

hope this has been of some help

trofius · 04-03-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jman_898

no offence trofius but stretching may not be the best method... if she has a weakness in the joint stretching (may cause hypermobility) it will just end weakening the joint moreso...

No offense taken it is a valid point, And i did think of it, which is why I added hips to the statment, usually once you have a mobility issue and are sitting a lot you naturally get more flexable in a forward direction. If you are incapacited for long periods of time, it is still good to do range of motion exercises.

and Yes a physio, will be your best port of call in regards to your rehabiliatation.

28-02-2010, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
gtrb26dett Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 284	what can I do???? Okay I would like some tips on how I can build up my strength without putting weight on my left leg? Thanks

28-02-2010, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
trofius Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rockhampton Gender: Posts: 1,829	general all over strength, or just on your leg? __________________ Mick..yes another one there are hundreds here..! Currently 74kg, 173cm ~15%bf, 1 RM: B125, BS150, FS110 D180, MP75, PP80, PC90 6 RM: B100, BS110, FS80, D160, MP60, PP60, PC70 http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...ys-2010-a.html

01-03-2010, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
trofius Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rockhampton Gender: Posts: 1,829	I would assume you could still do most exercises, anything lying down or sitting, maybe you will need to use lighter weights, bigger reps if the leg is unable to offer to much stability action. Targeting the leg may be a hassel, not sure if you can do hammy curls, or leg extension, I would also take this oppertunity to stretch you leg / hip muscles if you cant work them. I mentioned elsewere swimming will be a great all over exercise, and will really help with aerobic fitness and weight loss. __________________ Mick..yes another one there are hundreds here..! Currently 74kg, 173cm ~15%bf, 1 RM: B125, BS150, FS110 D180, MP75, PP80, PC90 6 RM: B100, BS110, FS80, D160, MP60, PP60, PC70 http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...ys-2010-a.html

01-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
trofius Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rockhampton Gender: Posts: 1,829	Then wait 6 weeks, and then keep an eye on the wound for any signs of infection..water is a great rehab type exercise. can you do anything with the leg? __________________ Mick..yes another one there are hundreds here..! Currently 74kg, 173cm ~15%bf, 1 RM: B125, BS150, FS110 D180, MP75, PP80, PC90 6 RM: B100, BS110, FS80, D160, MP60, PP60, PC70 http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...ys-2010-a.html

02-03-2010, 01:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fadi Super Moderator Ausbb's resident Yoda Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 3,415	You can practically do everything. 1. Leg press 2. Leg extension 3. Leg curl 4. Bench press 5. Pullovers 6. Lat pulldowns 7. Seated/lying down tricep extensions 8. Seated d/bell or b/bell curls 9. Dips between two benches 10. Crunches 12. Throwing a medicine ball around in different position to your partner (for a killer core muscle workout) 11. Etc... Fadi. __________________ Squat 200kg, FSquat 195kg, C&J 160kg, PC 140kg, MP 90kg.

01-03-2010, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
gtrb26dett Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 284	All over strength

01-03-2010, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
gtrb26dett Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, South East Gender: Posts: 284	I'm not allow to swim for 6weeks

02-03-2010, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jman_898 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sydney Gender: Posts: 248	no offence trofius but stretching may not be the best method... if she has a weakness in the joint stretching (may cause hypermobility) it will just end weakening the joint moreso... swimming is great for increasing mobility and its a low impact exercise which is generally good but if theres a strength issue which inhibits her putting any weight on that leg the joint is most likely too weak, this sort of strengthening is best left to a physiotherapist for rehabillitation... as for upper body work go nuts lol ive found a great way to activate your core even while sitting down is just using one arm at a time... takes alot of concentration to keep the core tight and the back straight... so start off light... but this will work great for building strenght hope this has been of some help