i do a bunch of vertical leaps as part of my daily work as well. anyway, i am going to look into a very simple weight workout for my legs. phuck squatting with heavy weight though. i like my knees.
There's no reason not to do squats, they wont bust your knees up at all.
Start really light and get the form down then start going up in weight.
well I don't want to break my spine or fall or get stuck or worse so I make someone spot me. Since they spot me I have to do the same for others.
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i do a bunch of vertical leaps as part of my daily work as well. anyway, i am going to look into a very simple weight workout for my legs. phuck squatting with heavy weight though. i like my knees.
Squatting is the mother of all exercises. As long as you use good form and drop all the way to the ground your knees will be fine...actually they will strengthen...as will your whole body. It will improve your co-ordination because it uses so much of your body at the same time. Yes it will give you much more leg strength...you heart will pound to. You don't really need to use heavy weight...especially to start and defiantly you always want to use a weight you feel very comfortable with at all times and phases.
Before you start...make sure you can go down to the ATG (ass to ground) position smoothly without bending to far forward...without using any weight at all.
This is pic perfect form...
If you have trouble maintaining that form then you will have to squat with your heels raised (this is common for people with tight calves). The best way is to use boots that have an elevated heel...if you don't have any then use a 2" x 4" under your heels (not my favorite thing because you won't be as stable as in boots). Once your are sure you can drop down in the hole straight you're ready to go. If you are bending over to much you will place a lot of stress on your lower back...this is very bad. Go slow and work up to heavier weights as you can. Never round your back...keep your chest out and stomach in with your back arched.
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