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Leg Work Suggestions for Ski Trip
Posted on 1/17/22 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 1/17/22 at 3:00 pm
Any exercise ideas to get my legs ready for a mid February ski trip.
To Qualify……I’m 62 years old, and a pretty good skier. Haven’t been in about 5 years. Not overweight and in decent condition. Squats are out of the question.
To Qualify……I’m 62 years old, and a pretty good skier. Haven’t been in about 5 years. Not overweight and in decent condition. Squats are out of the question.
This post was edited on 1/17/22 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 1/17/22 at 3:27 pm to BBATiger
definitely lunges. Body weight squats are good if you can't use weights. Stretching is crucial as well but most importantly, take it very easy that first day on the slopes
Posted on 1/17/22 at 4:10 pm to BBATiger
Lunges. Side lunges. Planks.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 4:37 pm to BBATiger
I’m 69 and worked on my legs vigorously prior to a Grand Canyon Rim To Rim hike earlier this year. Quads still hurt like shite for a couple weeks afterwards.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 5:14 pm to BBATiger
Wall squats are good if you can do them.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 6:14 pm to TigerAlum1982
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Wall squats are good if you can do them.
Doing these (or just wall sits) to failure is miserable and highly effective.
The wall sit where you raise your arms shows me how out or whack my body alignment is. My left wrist won't touch the wall. Freaks me out.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 8:50 pm to McLemore
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I’m on it!
Posted on 1/17/22 at 9:22 pm to BBATiger
Row machine
Air dyne
Stairclimber
Air dyne
Stairclimber
Posted on 1/18/22 at 12:58 am to GynoSandberg
The stair climber is the best I've found if you can't do squats. I love skiing also and go super hard before every trip so I can maximize every single second on the mountain.
Posted on 1/18/22 at 7:38 am to BBATiger
quote:
Any exercise ideas to get my legs ready for a mid February ski trip.
To Qualify……I’m 62 years old, and a pretty good skier. Haven’t been in about 5 years. Not overweight and in decent condition. Squats are out of the question.
lunges, tib raises, kot split squat, reverse step ups, nordics, crosick squats, sissy squats (all bodyweight), reverse nordics, wall squats, sled pushes/drags, sled walks backwards, prinsoner squats
essentially work the calves and ankles both in ext and flex
work the lunge pattern in every direction to really hit the quads and the strengthen the muscles around the knee
work the hamstrings with the nordic version to keep the hamstring from getting hurt when you ski
work the hip flexors so you dont over compensate and hurt the knee
I assume when you say no squats you mean no barbell squats. i assume bodyweight and possibly a small kettlebell would be fine??
Posted on 1/18/22 at 9:12 am to lsu777
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lunges, tib raises, kot split squat,
Currently on week 4 of the knees Over Toes program. I didn't think about it, but it'd be perfect for someone wanting to ski or run. It's a leg and core specific workout designed to protect the knee.
Posted on 1/18/22 at 9:46 am to BBATiger
Book a condo with a hot tub and have plenty of vodka ready.
Evening soak with a drink.
Morning pre slope soak with OJ and a splash of vodka.
You will be good all week.
Evening soak with a drink.
Morning pre slope soak with OJ and a splash of vodka.
You will be good all week.
Posted on 1/18/22 at 11:41 am to Aubie Spr96
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Currently on week 4 of the knees Over Toes program. I didn't think about it, but it'd be perfect for someone wanting to ski or run. It's a leg and core specific workout designed to protect the knee.
yep, pretty much what i was saying without saying KOT program lol
Posted on 1/18/22 at 12:11 pm to BBATiger
Just got back from a ski trip.
Leg extensions
Leg press
Deadlift (dumbbell or barbell)
Calf raises
Leg extensions
Leg press
Deadlift (dumbbell or barbell)
Calf raises
Posted on 1/18/22 at 1:32 pm to pwejr88
I would do a lot of high rep rear elevated split squat. Great for developing quad resilience and mimics balancing on one leg. Also will helo with flexibility,
Posted on 1/19/22 at 8:41 am to BBATiger
Try squats on a bosu ball. It will help with stability and overall core strength as well.
Posted on 2/18/22 at 4:29 pm to Hacker
Just got back from the trip. Absolutely no issues. Skied as good as I ever have.
Wall Squats, Leg Presses, and Calf Raises did the trick. Did not do a lot of cardio, but no altitude issues. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Wall Squats, Leg Presses, and Calf Raises did the trick. Did not do a lot of cardio, but no altitude issues. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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