07-06-21, 02:30 PM | |
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Re the tall boxes: I think it depends on the length of your leg and how it bends in relation to the step? I always heard your knee angle shouldn't be more than 90 degrees to avoid injury. I didn't have a tall box, but have only used a maximum of 10 inches for step ups with Cathe. I don't think my knees would tolerate any higher. I'm just under 5"6".
Oh, VVFer, thanks for the info about using the foam roller before a strength workout. I have never heard this but it makes a lot of sense---kind of like tenderizing the muscle before it's "cooked." I will try rolling on my next strength workout.
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07-06-21, 02:58 PM | |
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I still do tall box climbs at 14 inches, but admittedly, not that often. I'm 5'5" and don't notice any knee issues. However, my heart rate really climbs when I do them! Now for regular step workouts, I stick with the 6 inch step. I feel uncoordinated using an 8 inch step with some of the dance moves on the step.
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