10/19/2026
Exercises I'd never prescribe after an ACL surgery...
❌ Split Squats
Your quads will get too jacked, and it does too good a job of forcing you to use your knee properly
❌ Leg Extensions
This exercise does too good of a job at isolating your surgical leg, and your quad will grow as big as your other side too fast
❌ Jumping
This prepares you for impact and a return to sports, and we don't want that!
❌ RDLs with real weight
Hamstrings and glutes will get too big and strong
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