Glute-building exercises that are knee-friendly?

Vintage VFer · 01-06-14, 02:12 PM

The knees are cranky lately, so no squats or lunges. No kettlebells either.

I lurve deadlifts and know they are good for the posterior chain. Plus; they don't bother my knees.

Any other suggestions?

Helen S · 01-06-14, 02:20 PM

Weighted bridges

cherimac · 01-06-14, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Helen S

Weighted bridges

That was my thought too.

msladybug · 01-06-14, 04:25 PM

Banded walking.

With an exercise band around your upper calves, walk around the room while maintaining a wide stance. Walk forwards...backwards...and to the right and the left.

That one really fires up my glutes.

Vintage VFer · 01-07-14, 02:34 PM

Thanks, all!

Weighted glute bridges! Duh, I should have thought of that!

I do the firewalkers side-to-side I never thought of going in different directions.

Yesterday, I did Cathe's Push Pull. I subbed weighted glute lifts for the squats. And wall-sits for the lunges. Worked for me!

Chomper · 01-07-14, 02:37 PM

One of my favorites is stability ball hamstring curls. Once you progress to 1-legged curls, you can try to keep your arms off the ground for added difficulty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co79nkOrqRo

If you haven't tried 1-legged deadlifts, I recommend those as well.
BJ Gaddour is always posting exercises on Facebook, and a recent one was rear-foot elevated hip hinges, which looks like a good way to start working towards 1-legged deadlifts.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...levant_count=1

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01-06-14, 02:12 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Glute-building exercises that are knee-friendly? The knees are cranky lately, so no squats or lunges. No kettlebells either. I lurve deadlifts and know they are good for the posterior chain. Plus; they don't bother my knees. Any other suggestions? __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

01-06-14, 02:20 PM
Helen S VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah	Weighted bridges __________________ Disclosure: I have appeared as a cast member for several workouts. Please see my profile for details.

01-06-14, 04:25 PM
msladybug Join Date: Jan 2010	Banded walking. With an exercise band around your upper calves, walk around the room while maintaining a wide stance. Walk forwards...backwards...and to the right and the left. That one really fires up my glutes.

01-07-14, 02:34 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Thanks, all! Weighted glute bridges! Duh, I should have thought of that! I do the firewalkers side-to-side I never thought of going in different directions. Yesterday, I did Cathe's Push Pull. I subbed weighted glute lifts for the squats. And wall-sits for the lunges. Worked for me! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

01-07-14, 02:37 PM
Chomper Join Date: Nov 2010	One of my favorites is stability ball hamstring curls. Once you progress to 1-legged curls, you can try to keep your arms off the ground for added difficulty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co79nkOrqRo If you haven't tried 1-legged deadlifts, I recommend those as well. BJ Gaddour is always posting exercises on Facebook, and a recent one was rear-foot elevated hip hinges, which looks like a good way to start working towards 1-legged deadlifts. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...levant_count=1