Was curious if anyone out there has a successful work out routine that makes the knee muscles stronger – without overusing the joint?
I’m not a professional or doctor, but here’s what I do. I have rheumatoid arthritis.
I do leg extensions but don’t over extend my legs. They have a good bend at the knee. The first set I slowly warm up and loosen my knees by using the lightest weight I can, with slow, smooth movements.
With subsequent sets I add small increases in weight. I rest 1 to 2 minutes between sets.
If I get too enthusiastic weight-wise, my knees only hurt for a few hours, mostly when standing. If I stop when I’m comfortable and they only hurt for an hour when standing, I feel like I’m still strengthening my knee muscles. The day after my knees feel good.
It’s strange, but my knees don’t hurt while I do the leg extensions. Maybe just a tiny bit, but not enough to stop.
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