Huw Lewis
Level 3 Valued Member
I am trying to write a simple program for a member of my family (69yr male with osteoarthritic knees) who has a moderate level of activity ( 3 x 15 mile bike rides), walking to shops everyday (25 mins) etc. He has no history of strength or hypertrophy training and I think has an inactive posterior chain (lots of sitting).
The goal is to make him as resilient as possible by focusing on his strength (posterior chain and core), balance and posture.
We have started on kettlebell swings 10 sets EMOMish - ( which he feels isn't making him stronger) and military press but I am now wondering whether we should start purely with strength (ie bodyweight box squats 5 x5 to save the knees) and then after a 6-8 week strength cycle progress to swings
Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks
Equipment- kettlebells 8-24kg, resistance bands
The goal is to make him as resilient as possible by focusing on his strength (posterior chain and core), balance and posture.
We have started on kettlebell swings 10 sets EMOMish - ( which he feels isn't making him stronger) and military press but I am now wondering whether we should start purely with strength (ie bodyweight box squats 5 x5 to save the knees) and then after a 6-8 week strength cycle progress to swings
Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks
Equipment- kettlebells 8-24kg, resistance bands