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Muscle Building Questions - Squats & Deadlifts After Hernia Surgery

Question:
I cant do any squats or deadlifts any longer due to a hernia surgery a year ago and slight fractures in the last 3 discs of my vertebrae found by my chiropractor my only lower body alternatives that I can comfortably work heavy on are leg extensions and stiff legged deadlifts. Are these sufficient for my lower body? If not, what other safe alternatives can I do to work my lower body hard?

Answer:
I highly recommend contacting your physician to make sure your fine before you start doing any exercise. The most important thing is that you have completely healed from the surgery and your back is strong enough to begin training.

If you receive an OK from your doctor, focus on Hammer Strength machines which are made to really support your back and isolate the movement strictly to your legs muscles. The back support features on most of these machines are very good.

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