Well, I'm slowly coming to accept that I just can't do heavy squats anymore. I'm 44 yrs old, and my knees just aren't cooperating these days. I can do light squats without too much pain, so I'm thinking of just going very high reps with very light weight - no more than 95 lbs (and that's pushing it). I miss not being able to squat with heavier weight, but that's just the reality of my situation now.
I'm wondering what other people in my situation are doing to keep their legs built up. I know squats are king, but also know it's not the only thing that is effective. Keeping some size on my legs/hips/glutes is my main goal. I can't do lunges, either, and don't have a leg press machine (I work out at home). Really any type of movement with any significant resistance that requires stress on the knees is getting to be too painful. I'm going to look into a sprinting workout, as well, but I'm not sure how effective that will be for size.
Really just looking for feedback and what has worked well for some of you with bum knees.
I'm wondering what other people in my situation are doing to keep their legs built up. I know squats are king, but also know it's not the only thing that is effective. Keeping some size on my legs/hips/glutes is my main goal. I can't do lunges, either, and don't have a leg press machine (I work out at home). Really any type of movement with any significant resistance that requires stress on the knees is getting to be too painful. I'm going to look into a sprinting workout, as well, but I'm not sure how effective that will be for size.
Really just looking for feedback and what has worked well for some of you with bum knees.