Cathe, ? about squats/lunges dips

[dansinnfoo]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jun-30-02 AT 00:41AM (Est)[/font][p]Cathe,
HI!
I saw on another forum that someone's doc told her that squats and lunges were not to be done by young women because they don't need it. Also, she goes on to say that her doc says only if you want to be a mountain climber or bike rider then squats lunges are good.

What do you think?
What are benefits of squats lunges?

Personally I get ALOT out of doing squats/lunges.
My legs are in great shape and I don't feel sore at all(bad way)
I love Power Hour's leg portion especially!

Of course you need to do perfect form w/squats/lunges work, but why would her doc say this?
just a small question!
(if others have answers too, that would be nice!)
Jaime

 

[jgoycoolea]

Of course noone NEEDS to squat and lunge for their health. And many people think they are bad for your knees and lower back. And I imagine they are if done incorrectly. Maybe this is what the doctor was thinking when he discourage her.

Jeanne

 

[Gettingfit]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jun-30-02 AT 07:53AM (Est)[/font][p][font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jun-30-02 AT 07:22 AM (Est)[/font]

I have been told by my physical therapist not to do squats & lunges. In fact, I've been told not to do a lot of standing weight work or standing exercises (no treadmill, no step, no running).

My circumstances are that I have spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal column that is agrevated when I stand for extended periods) & some disc degeneration in my lower back. I do my stretches as prescribed but get right up & do lunges & squats being cautious of the first "tug" at my back. I have no problem & like the other responder (I didn't get her name), I have great legs!!!!

I just read that post (at least I'm sure it was the one you refer to) & the young women says she has some cartelidge (how do you spell that?) breakdown. She doesn't mention running or her other cardio activity. There may be other issues here.

I do agree with the other responses there--a second opinion is warranted. Also, what studies is this guy referring to? I listen to my PT tell people with bad knees how to do squats properly several times a week & this is for quad development to support the knees. So, I'm as confused as you are on this point.

LET ME EMPHASIZE, WITH MY DIAGNOSIS I DO SQUATS & LUNGES AT MY OWN RISK. I DO NOT IN ANY WAY ENCOURAGE SOMEONE WITH LOW BACK TROUBLE TO CONTINUE ANY EXERCISE THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO DO BY THE THEIR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL!

Every individual is different & has different healthcare issues. We should all, as Cathe & any other good exeercise instructor will advise, seek the advise of our healthcare professional before doing any exercises.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Jaime! Not to be disrepectful of this doctors knowledge in any way, but I never fully accept anyones views when they say that a person should NEVER do a certain universal exercise. I think each individual is different and yes, maybe for some, squats and lunges do more harm than good, but to make that statement on behalf of ALL young women, a red flag pops up for me. I say get a second opinion too.

PS. Many activities we do in everyday life simulate squats and lunges (ie: stepping up into higher vehicles, squatting down to pick kids up out of the tub, using steps, getting up and down out of chairs etc.). The benefits of doing squats and lunges, as related to a condition-free population vs a population who may have specific conditions, is that they keep us conditioned so that we are able to do our everyday activities with greater comfort and ease.