03/11/2026
I lifted heavy for YEARS - almost two decades in fact. and now the reality is that I am just physically unable to do so without causing more harm to a reallllly unwell joint.
but I’m here to tell you this; even without heavy lifting, I have some of the STRONGEST legs I have ever had AND I am holding a joint together literally with only my muscle from doing controlled and precise exercises like these.
am I saying this route is for everyone? absolutely not. especially if you are newer to working out or don’t have a past history of heavy lifting/significant leg muscle you are going to need to load some weight.
however, I am saying that if you are limited and can no longer load that barbell up and get below parallel…. I promise you can still build and maintain PLENTY of strength 🤘🏽