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Arms Like Garth - a weight-training wire

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HappyG(rrr) Jun 2023 7:32am, 2 Jun 2023 46,807 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Still doing my usual 2-3 times per week for an hour or so. Been doing that for about 35 years, so reasonably consistent. G
swittle Jun 2023 10:16am, 2 Jun 2023 97,540 posts	Quote Pin swittle Focusing on exercising muscle groups around my arthritic knee: I can't risk squatting, so I use a 90-degree seated leg press frame, placing my feet lower and closer together for knee work, and further up the 'plate' and wider for the hammys. Add leg raises and two hammy curls. Impact: positive so far - no knee pain during or after running,
GregP Jun 2023 10:20am, 2 Jun 2023 146,074 posts	Quote Pin GregP I think I know what you mean SW - but can you post a picture or a link?
swittle Jun 2023 10:30am, 2 Jun 2023 97,541 posts	Quote Pin swittle GregP Not the one in my gym but this one works in a similar way:
GregP Jun 2023 10:33am, 2 Jun 2023 146,080 posts	Quote Pin GregP Hold on, I'll try and find a picture of the type in my gym - I think it's the same. I know it doesn't give me the same range of motion/little stabilising muscles impact of using a squat rack but I also feel like I'm less likely to hurt myself.
GregP Jun 2023 10:34am, 2 Jun 2023 146,081 posts	Quote Pin GregP
quimby Jun 2023 10:39am, 2 Jun 2023 6,250 posts	Quote Pin quimby Talking of hurting yourself - I forgot to move my head this morning and whacked myself under the chin with the barbell whilst doing a push press. I was a trifle discombobulated. There is going to be a Bruise.
GregP Jun 2023 10:40am, 2 Jun 2023 146,083 posts	Quote Pin GregP Surely that can be a Badge of Hono(u)r?
swittle Jun 2023 11:07am, 2 Jun 2023 97,542 posts	Quote Pin swittle quimby Feeling your pain
swittle Jun 2023 11:09am, 2 Jun 2023 97,543 posts	Quote Pin swittle Yes, Grep. Much less prep to do than loading up with free weights. I have the seat well back: one notch from its full extent.