Squat issues, HELP:(

**ajdriver** · 30-01-2012 07:45 AM

Morning! Ive recently started a new routine pretty much SL 5x5, but my problem is i have weak legs from knee operations.... below is my current routines, im thinking of taking out squats from workout B but what do you think i should/could replace them with?

Schedule would me mon/weds/fri A B A then B A B

A
Squat 5x5
Bench 5x5
Row 5x5
+Dips 3 x failure

B

Squat 5x5 (what can i change this for?)
Overhead press 5x5
Deadlift 3x5
+ Pull ups 3 x failure

**ben 21** · 30-01-2012 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ajdriver

Morning! Ive recently started a new routine pretty much SL 5x5, but my problem is i have weak legs from knee operations.... below is my current routines, im thinking of taking out squats from workout B but what do you think i should/could replace them with?

Schedule would me mon/weds/fri A B A then B A B

A
Squat 5x5
Bench 5x5
Row 5x5
+Dips 3 x failure

B

Squat 5x5 (what can i change this for?)
Overhead press 5x5
Deadlift 3x5
+ Pull ups 3 x failure

walking lunge? or leg press? there quite good replacements, for the squat.

**ajdriver** · 30-01-2012 08:04 AM

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walking lunge? or leg press? there quite good replacements, for the squat.

Sorry mate I should have been a bit clearer I meant to put what other exercises as in not legs, as the leg moves 3xweek is just too much too soon for my knees, I've had 4 crucial ligament rebuilds! Cheers

**ben 21** · 30-01-2012 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ajdriver

Sorry mate I should have been a bit clearer I meant to put what other exercises as in not legs, as the leg moves 3xweek is just too much too soon for my knees, I've had 4 crucial ligament rebuilds! Cheers

oh silly me ok ermmmmmmm, tricep dips? chin ups? diamond push ups?

**ajdriver** · 30-01-2012 04:36 PM

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oh silly me ok ermmmmmmm, tricep dips? chin ups? diamond push ups?

cheers. do you think ill see good gains in muscle size on this routine or just strength? as hypertorphy is normally more 8-10 rep range?

**MB1** · 30-01-2012 05:05 PM

Why not just do some weighted pull ups instead of squats and do some core stuff to replace pull ups later on?

Some people will make good gains with this, others won't. Theres only one way to find out...

Making sure your eating plenty will give you the best chance.

**dope540** · 30-01-2012 05:54 PM

what about bodyweight squats, goblet squats, kettlebell squats to ease back into it. then when you feel confident, move to barbell squats with the dr's ok.

the more you squat the stronger you will get and you will get used to the doms.

**ben 21** · 30-01-2012 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ajdriver

cheers. do you think ill see good gains in muscle size on this routine or just strength? as hypertorphy is normally more 8-10 rep range?

as long as your lifting heavy enough to make it hard then you,ll get gains. that hypertorthy thing is nonsence in my opinion. muscles cant count ;D

**ajdriver** · 30-01-2012 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dope540

what about bodyweight squats, goblet squats, kettlebell squats to ease back into it. then when you feel confident, move to barbell squats with the dr's ok.

the more you squat the stronger you will get and you will get used to the doms.

i might try just going lighter for a while, did the 3 sessions with squats for the last 3 weeks and literally cant walk up stairs my legs are that torn! its good as i know im working them but i have to be a bit more cautious than most as i have grafts through my knee from the operations! doms feels good anyway, its just a good sign ive worked my muscles!

**dope540** · 30-01-2012 08:46 PM

just work your way up mate. no point rushing these things when you still have plenty of years left. it's gonna suck if you re-injure and have to have surgery again cos you was too hasty with the gym. remember that training is to help improve your quality of life.

as you are recovering from teh surgery, i wouldn't advise lunges unless its bodyweight. it is likely that the structure is still weak at the moment and probably unstable with weighted movements.