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Weight Training

Months 3-4

3-4 times a week

  • Leg press to 90 degrees
  • Leg curls
  • Inner/outer thigh strength
  • Mini-squats
  • Normal upper body workouts

Tips:

  • Lower extremity strength should all be done on same day and make sure you get 48 hours rest between strength exercises.

Months 4-5

2-3 times a week

  • Squats
  • Dead lifts
  • Straight Leg Deadlifts
  • Clean high pull
  • Shrugs
  • Leg press/hip sled
  • Leg Curls
  • Leg extensions (without knee pain)
  • Inner/outer thigh

Months 5-7

2-3 times a week

  • Squats
  • Dead lifts
  • Straight Leg Deadlifts
  • Clean high pull
  • Shrugs
  • Leg press/hip sled
  • Leg Curls
  • Leg extensions (without knee pain)
  • Inner/outer thigh