For those of you that know me. You all no I have a really bad disc in my lower lumbar. I really need to focus on training my legs again but squats are just out if the question as it just loads my spine to much. I am thinking leg extension, leg curls probably one leg at a time to put less stress on my back. Calf raises. Any ideas?
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Can you do leg presses? Lying on your back and having the board fully support it should allow you to do presses?? I've all but abandoned squats for just that reason...spinal compression. Plus, I seem to be able to get presses to target my quads and hamstrings (depending on foot placement) much more effectively than with traditional squats. That said, I do use front squats as my 2nd movement after presses.
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Originally posted by OdinsOtherSon View PostCan you do leg presses? Lying on your back and having the board fully support it should allow you to do presses?? I've all but abandoned squats for just that reason...spinal compression. Plus, I seem to be able to get presses to target my quads and hamstrings (depending on foot placement) much more effectively than with traditional squats. That said, I do use front squats as my 2nd movement after presses.
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Originally posted by Link View PostPerhaps you have seen my back issues. Discectomy at the L4/L5 and know dealing with pinched nerve from herniation at the C5
I still squat but just very light.
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Originally posted by OdinsOtherSon View PostCan you do leg presses? Lying on your back and having the board fully support it should allow you to do presses?? I've all but abandoned squats for just that reason...spinal compression. Plus, I seem to be able to get presses to target my quads and hamstrings (depending on foot placement) much more effectively than with traditional squats. That said, I do use front squats as my 2nd movement after presses.
Jim...Lunges man....
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Originally posted by Jim230027 View PostIs the disc compressed like mine? Mine is pretty close to bone on bone. Dr says it will probably fuse itself if it hasnt already.
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Originally posted by Link View PostAs hard to believe leg presses are not great for lower spine injuries at all. It drives the spine into that back board and does not allow any give. This being said..yeah, I do em lol
Jim...Lunges man....
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Originally posted by Link View PostI have some compression in the neck I just learned but the L4/L5 was a herniation pinching nerve. I will avoid a fusion at ALL costs!
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Originally posted by Link View PostAs hard to believe leg presses are not great for lower spine injuries at all. It drives the spine into that back board and does not allow any give. This being said..yeah, I do em lol
Jim...Lunges man....
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