Helping out an old guy

[Cluster]

So i got a friend who helps out around the farm hes 76 years old and got some weak knees. Back in his day he was a sasquatch of a man 6 3 350 he held the record for strongest man in the county and won all the arm wrestling titles all w o ever lifting. Just naturally stout as hell. Anyways hes been asking and talking to me about coming to the gym, he wants to know if it would help his knees and if so what exercises would he do? Im no coach but i watch the hell outta YouTube

 

[Poppy]

Whewww be careful my man… those (us) old dudes might have underlying issues.

Could be arthritis, meniscus damage or any number of things.

Has he had images of his knees?

 

[Cluster]

Im gonna geuss not but ill ask.

 

[Poppy]

The dude very well could need surgery or replacement

 

[John]

My dad had meniscus surgery long time now it’s looking like it’s his left knee this time,we shall see

 

[Cluster]

Ill call him

 

[Cluster]

He lifted today did upper body but i asked him and he said his knees were bone on bone

 

[Poppy]

Probably needs replacement

 

[Dirtnasty]

Honeslty at that age if his knees are bad there’s no lift that will really help. Not sure his weight you pointed he was 350 at one point but the best thing he can do for his knees is drop to lowest amount of weight he feels comfortable at

 

[Cluster]

Yeah it dont sound promising

 

[Cluster]

Which exercises do you think he could be able to do

 

[Dirtnasty]

I would do the bike or something to keep
Legs moving but not impact joints maybe then at 76 I may just tell the guy do what ever you enjoy time May not be long

 

[Cluster]

Thats also true hes just so interested in working out

 

[Thunder]

Swimming can be a savage leg routine if done correctly

 

[Aude_Aliquid_Dignu]

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May be some things in here worth implementing.
Xfit is fully scalable to age, athletic condition, and ability level.

 

[Cluster]

Alright thanks