Weight Training with Bad Knees

Regular gym junkie? Good. Then you know that weight training does not necessarily mean that you're going to have to lift those huge weights like the weightlifters do and get bulked up. Weight training does not mean that at all. Training with weights is used for the toning of muscles and to give the body shape.

While cardiovascular exercises focus on weight loss and burning calories, this form of exercise will help in shaping and toning the body. That is why, this technique is used in combination with cardio exercises rather frequently these days. Getting to the main focus of the article now - Can weight training be accomplished when one suffers from bad knees?

What are bad knees? Bad knees is a common term used to describe knees that have become weak due to certain injuries or excessive pressure that has been put on them. Bad knees is a common phenomenon when it comes to regular exercisers because of the added pressure that they end up putting on the same, as well as certain jerking actions that come about.

When one has bad knees, there are several limitations that come about because of the pain and weakness. Is it possible to undertake weight training with bad knees? It could be, but there are bound to be limitations. There are certain precautions that have to be followed well enough or it can give rise to varied complications.

In the following section, we will look through some of the exercises for people with bad knees which focus on training with weights, as well as the workout sessions that can be carried out even while suffering from bad knees.

When it comes to bad knees, there has to be special care taken that the same form of intense weight training that one followed before the injury is not undertaken.

In most cases, a person with bad knees will be unable to carry through the same intensity of exercises. Yet there are a few exercises that allow for weight training in spite of this condition. What are these leg exercises for bad knees? Coming up in the following section.

• Sit at the machine so that the entire back and spine touch the back pad.
• The hips have to be in a downward position.
• Place both legs in the individual attachment.
• The pads must cover the back knees. Then move the legs such that the knees come together.

• In a controlled movement, move the knees away from each other.
• This will bring them to the original position.
• Repeat 5-8 times.
• This exercise puts no pressure on the hips or knees because it has the required pads to protect it well.

• Sit on the machine with the back pad supporting your back and spine.
• The hips should be pressed against the seat.
• Place your feet in the slot provided for in front of the machine. This will create a 90 degree angle with your feet.

• From this starting position, push the slot forward with your heels so that you feel a stretch in the thighs.
• Stop just before the legs become straight
• Then, bend your knees so that there is least pressure placed on the knees and let the legs come to their original position.
• Repeat 5-8 times.

• Use a leg curl machine for this one.
• Sit on the machine and make sure that the back and spine are well supported.
• Place your feet in the feet pads in the front. This will allow the legs to be completely straight.
• With a controlled movement, push the pads downward so that the knees become bent.

• Bring the feet back to the original position. This will get the knees to become straight.
• Repeat 5-8 times

• Tie low weight ankle weights on both ankles and stand against a wall.
• Extend your hands flat against the wall.

• Stand with left leg straight and toe touching the wall.
• The right leg is as straight but the toe should not touch the wall.
• With controlled movement, slowly shift the balance on your left leg and raise your right leg sideways.

• Sit on a chair with your legs in a 90 degree angle and feet flat against the floor.
• Tie the minimal count ankle weights around the ankles.
• Slowly raise your right leg till it is completely straight. Do this in a controlled movement.

• Keep the knee bent and do not lock it.
• Stay in this position for 5 seconds and then bring the leg back to its original position.
• Do the same with the left leg.
• Repeat the exercise on both legs 8 times each.

These were some of the exercises for weight training with bad knees that one can undertake. But, remember that it is always better to consult a specialist to determine the exact time that one can start using weights as well as have a proper trainer to guide you with the same. No point causing more harm and injury to the knees.