JonS
Level 7 Valued Member
Pavel,
I've been following the "bodyweight legs" program for several months, performed immediately after S&S practice. Worked up to a daily 100 BW SQ w/heels on board, then onto the program from Lyuburtsi: 50 BW, 30 w/bar, 30 bar+weight 3 times per week.
My goal is to bulletproof my knee tendons and ligaments to support a return to competitive judo. After an ACL replacement/meniscus repair 2 and 1/2 years ago, I've been more susceptible to occasional mild knee sprains/strains which adversely affects practice. My Surgeon has cleared me for all activities.
When doing the "daily 100" my knee felt the most stable and strains were non-existent. Activities included Judo practice, swiftwater rescue training, and other things that keep orthopedic docs in business. Additionally, I found that I actually "dig the burn" for legs. After switching to the Lyuburtsi program, I didn't experience the quite the same feeling of stability as before. However, I'm not sure that means anything.
Would you recommend I spend a bit more time on the BW only portion prior to adding weight, perhaps increasing the reps, considering my tendon/ligament focus? Perhaps ST + plus BW? Or even stay the course on the Lyuburtsi program?
Thanks for your consideration and advice, this program has done more for my knee health than anything else I've done.
Respectfully,
Jon
I've been following the "bodyweight legs" program for several months, performed immediately after S&S practice. Worked up to a daily 100 BW SQ w/heels on board, then onto the program from Lyuburtsi: 50 BW, 30 w/bar, 30 bar+weight 3 times per week.
My goal is to bulletproof my knee tendons and ligaments to support a return to competitive judo. After an ACL replacement/meniscus repair 2 and 1/2 years ago, I've been more susceptible to occasional mild knee sprains/strains which adversely affects practice. My Surgeon has cleared me for all activities.
When doing the "daily 100" my knee felt the most stable and strains were non-existent. Activities included Judo practice, swiftwater rescue training, and other things that keep orthopedic docs in business. Additionally, I found that I actually "dig the burn" for legs. After switching to the Lyuburtsi program, I didn't experience the quite the same feeling of stability as before. However, I'm not sure that means anything.
Would you recommend I spend a bit more time on the BW only portion prior to adding weight, perhaps increasing the reps, considering my tendon/ligament focus? Perhaps ST + plus BW? Or even stay the course on the Lyuburtsi program?
Thanks for your consideration and advice, this program has done more for my knee health than anything else I've done.
Respectfully,
Jon