I do a lot of diving where there are significant climbs out of the water, and I do a fair bit of it in doubles. Leg strength is really important for me. To improve it, I have done both various types of squatting maneuvers (a favorite being putting an exercise ball against a wall, leaning on it, and gradually rolling the ball up and down the wall). But I've had a tibial plateau fracture on the left with major cartilage damage, and I have some osteo in my right knee, and they're finally getting to the point where they aren't tolerating squats or the leg push machine at the gym.
Any ideas on low-knee-stress leg strengthening exercise that will specifically help with climbing slopes or stairs under load?
Any ideas on low-knee-stress leg strengthening exercise that will specifically help with climbing slopes or stairs under load?