I went 1.5 years on a torn acl using Ben’s teachings. I finally got the surgery after another tweak & am currently on day 12 of my recovery. Thank you for sharing your journey for those of us going through it 🙏🏽
Had ACL and meniscus surgery 5 days ago, I used the ATG knee programme in my pre hab and made my knees the strongest they’d ever been. Most definitely will be incorporating it into my rehab 👌🏻
I’m about to start the ATG Zero program, can’t wait! I’m so tired of foam rolling to eliminate, what I’ve been told is nerve pain, the nagging pain for 30 minutes just to get a leg routine in. Even with the foam rolling, the idea of playing basketball or trail running is challenging. I want to bulletproof my body and the ATG and functional strength training stuff seems legit for longevity.
Thank you for the videos on your ACL recovery. I’m a little over a year and a half post op and while I don’t have pain, I still don’t have full range of motion either. I have also watched several of the knees over toes videos and greatly appreciate you sharing that it does work, I will definitely look further into his program.
Amazing work! Thanks for the video! Last week I got ACL surgery for my other knee. It’s been a year with my first ACLR. I still feel its happening in a dream with the second knee injury & surgery and going over this process again. Once I am out of the rehab process, I can’t wait to follow the videos of knees over toes program and improve my knee strength (mainly hamstrings)
ATG program will certainly change the sports environment in the future and being 35 40 or 50 won’t be synonym of retirement. I’ve always found the idea of 35 year old athletes being “too old” absolutely ridiculous.
I did something to my knee 🤷🏾♀️…. Started trying to lose weight zumba 2x a week and doing strong lifts 5x5…. Then one day after Zumba it hurt to do anything single legged, going up the stairs, going down the stairs…. Found n followed Ben then start doing a few of the simple workouts (tib raises and the step downs)… and my knee started feeling better… now I’m starting Zero tomorrow (literally purchased today) and found you. Your story is amazing. What i have not seen was many ppl referencing this helping with joints AND possibly helping with weight loss? Is there anyone who addresses any success with losing fat (50 +lbs) and getting stronger knees simultaneously? I’m 5’7” and 275 and honestly just want to get below 200 and not deal the pain i deal with daily. 😢
Can I start doing these exercises 10 weeks post op ? I have started walking backwards and my knee feels so amazing 😮 it literally took the preasure of the front of my knees 😮I was shocked
Just discovered your channel and thanks for sharing your ACL and recovery experience. I’m curious if you considered doing workout videos beside the informational ones?
hey i am recovering from lateral meniscus trim, and acl can i do this type of exercises when i feel better in order to try restore a little bit of the function of my bad knee? Or its risky to do it because i can make it worse?
It all depends on your healing timeline definitely check in with your PT on the specifics of when you can start. Everyone is different! But the calf raises and tib raises are something that you should be able to start sooner in recovery
Hi, nice to meet you!🙂 I'm on the 31st day of my ACL reconstruction and still, I face difficulty in folding the knee. can you share your experience of the first and second months .
So sorry to hear that! But it is totally normal to still have some trouble bending the knee fully right now. Keep working on it and in time you’ll get there!
Great question! If you have completed PT and your cleared for normal activity, then you should be good to start with the zero program and work your way through that until pain-free in those movements.
I definitely could see these exercises helping. I’ve had similar issues in my past as well with my patella and it has been resolved since starting the program.
The ATG split squats as well as couch stretch definitely did! Just make sure you regress the movements and of course check with your PT before adding them into your routine 🙏
@@VictoriaDorsano Awesome yeah I’ve been doing both. just can’t get full ROM on the couch or put my hammys over my calf on the ATG split. Did you stretch at home too, to speed up the ROM as well?
@jaymusk1 yes, I checked with my PT to make sure it was okay, but once he said yes, I did both daily in small doses throughout the day. A few reps here, a few reps there, etc
Pop up sound and cartilage issue can be cured through these exercises ? Due to overuse (badminton and volleyball) of knees I'm having knee pain. I feel pain when I sit on ground and step up and down on ladder. Can be cured if yes than which exercises I should do... I have pain and burning sensation in shin also....
Hello Victoria. I had my ACL reconstruction surgery 4 months ago. I haven't gained full extension and flexion of the knee. How long does that process takes where I don't have to warm up properly to have normal full ROM of extension and flexion like the other leg? And how long I should be waiting or when should I be starting with ATG work? With basic sled pulls and zero program?
You could probably start the zero program by now! Check with your PT if you’re still working with them. Getting full ROM varies per individual! It’s hard to say. But keep trying to actively work that ROM and that will continue to promote full mobility as you heal. You’re still early in the process, but I’d say if you’re still having ROM issues at 8-12 months, check in with your doc.
Hi there! They don’t have programs specifically designed for ACL and meniscus, but many of their programs can help with that. They have a knee protocol that may help. I’d advise with your doc if the tear was recent before starting the program. If you need more immediate help with your ACL tear and recovery, check out ACLsecrets.com
Hi, may I ask if you are already able to run fast 8 months post-op. I really wanted to be able to run fast right now at this time due to some reasons :
I have done my ACL reconstruction 2 weeks ago, I understand its too early to do anything apart from the PT exercises but in your point of view when is the right time to start ATG Zero program?
I’d check with your PT, but I’d say a lot of the movements can be regressed to start around months 3-6 depending on the exercise. The FHL and KOT calf raises can be started earlier, along with the Patrick step. Then split squat probably not until later.
you're right! I'm not a PT. But I am someone who has gone through injuries and recovered really well and can share my personal story to help other people. You don't have to watch my video if it bothers you.
I tore my acl back in May of 2020 and had surgery on in aug. It was a Friday the 13th 😅. Subscribed, good information here. I still can’t get full flexión, almost there. When I squat down I noticed the fixed knee needs some help. 🫤
It was so great meeting you. Thank you for making videos to help people! I’m honored to be involved.
I went 1.5 years on a torn acl using Ben’s teachings. I finally got the surgery after another tweak & am currently on day 12 of my recovery. Thank you for sharing your journey for those of us going through it 🙏🏽
Happy healing my friend!
Had ACL and meniscus surgery 5 days ago, I used the ATG knee programme in my pre hab and made my knees the strongest they’d ever been. Most definitely will be incorporating it into my rehab 👌🏻
I’m about to start the ATG Zero program, can’t wait! I’m so tired of foam rolling to eliminate, what I’ve been told is nerve pain, the nagging pain for 30 minutes just to get a leg routine in. Even with the foam rolling, the idea of playing basketball or trail running is challenging. I want to bulletproof my body and the ATG and functional strength training stuff seems legit for longevity.
Absolutely! Keep me posted on your progress. I hope it helps!
Any progress?
Amazing!!! So glad you stopped by 🙏🙏🙏
So great to meet you all! Keep killin it 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Oh dope! You got to meet Ben that's so awesome!
Such a great guy!!
Congratulations on meeting Ben, he's amazing! Been enjoying your videos.
He really is! Glad you’ve been enjoying them 🙏🏻
Thank you for the videos on your ACL recovery. I’m a little over a year and a half post op and while I don’t have pain, I still don’t have full range of motion either. I have also watched several of the knees over toes videos and greatly appreciate you sharing that it does work, I will definitely look further into his program.
Glad to help!
Amazing work! Thanks for the video! Last week I got ACL surgery for my other knee. It’s been a year with my first ACLR. I still feel its happening in a dream with the second knee injury & surgery and going over this process again. Once I am out of the rehab process, I can’t wait to follow the videos of knees over toes program and improve my knee strength (mainly hamstrings)
Yes! The hammies are so key! Best of luck as you heal!
@@VictoriaDorsano thank you
ATG program will certainly change the sports environment in the future and being 35 40 or 50 won’t be synonym of retirement. I’ve always found the idea of 35 year old athletes being “too old” absolutely ridiculous.
I did something to my knee 🤷🏾♀️…. Started trying to lose weight zumba 2x a week and doing strong lifts 5x5…. Then one day after Zumba it hurt to do anything single legged, going up the stairs, going down the stairs….
Found n followed Ben then start doing a few of the simple workouts (tib raises and the step downs)… and my knee started feeling better… now I’m starting Zero tomorrow (literally purchased today) and found you. Your story is amazing.
What i have not seen was many ppl referencing this helping with joints AND possibly helping with weight loss? Is there anyone who addresses any success with losing fat (50 +lbs) and getting stronger knees simultaneously? I’m 5’7” and 275 and honestly just want to get below 200 and not deal the pain i deal with daily. 😢
It’s definitely possible! Here’s a video where they talk about that: ruclips.net/video/dY0yJtSpVHo/видео.html
Can I start doing these exercises 10 weeks post op ? I have started walking backwards and my knee feels so amazing 😮 it literally took the preasure of the front of my knees 😮I was shocked
Glad to hear the backward walking helped! As far as when you can start with the other ones, always best to check with your PT :)
Thanks for sharing 👍
Amazing video! Your story is so inspiring - thanks for sharing :)
You’re welcome!
Just discovered your channel and thanks for sharing your ACL and recovery experience.
I’m curious if you considered doing workout videos beside the informational ones?
I appreciate the comment! I most likely won’t do full workout videos, but I do share a good amount of the exercises I do on my Instagram.
R these the same workouts for patella fracture ???
From which muscle they took your graft?
The severe pain and oedema in the first week how to get over it ? Analgesic advice
my graft was from my patellar tendon. Over time, the pain and swelling will get better! Just continue to follow your advice from your surgeon and PT!
hey i am recovering from lateral meniscus trim, and acl can i do this type of exercises when i feel better in order to try restore a little bit of the function of my bad knee? Or its risky to do it because i can make it worse?
Great video 💪
Thank you!
What would you consider to be an appropriate time to start doing some of his exercises after I have ACL surgery ?
It all depends on your healing timeline definitely check in with your PT on the specifics of when you can start. Everyone is different! But the calf raises and tib raises are something that you should be able to start sooner in recovery
Got my U14 girls soccer team doing nordics every Tuesday!
Yay!!! That’s incredible! Way to be on top of it!
Hi, nice to meet you!🙂
I'm on the 31st day of my ACL reconstruction and still, I face difficulty in folding the knee. can you share your experience of the first and second months .
So sorry to hear that! But it is totally normal to still have some trouble bending the knee fully right now. Keep working on it and in time you’ll get there!
Awesome
Thank you!
I’m 8 months post op when can I start the program.?
Great question! If you have completed PT and your cleared for normal activity, then you should be good to start with the zero program and work your way through that until pain-free in those movements.
@@VictoriaDorsano thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I have some pain on and off from patella tracking disorder, will these exercises help with that?
I definitely could see these exercises helping. I’ve had similar issues in my past as well with my patella and it has been resolved since starting the program.
@Victoria Dorsano thanks for replying, I will give the exercises a go, thank you for making this video 🙂
You’re so welcome!
how did you improve your Range of Motion? I’m stuck around 130 degrees, did any of the ATG exercises help?
The ATG split squats as well as couch stretch definitely did! Just make sure you regress the movements and of course check with your PT before adding them into your routine 🙏
@@VictoriaDorsano Awesome yeah I’ve been doing both. just can’t get full ROM on the couch or put my hammys over my calf on the ATG split. Did you stretch at home too, to speed up the ROM as well?
@jaymusk1 yes, I checked with my PT to make sure it was okay, but once he said yes, I did both daily in small doses throughout the day. A few reps here, a few reps there, etc
Pop up sound and cartilage issue can be cured through these exercises ?
Due to overuse (badminton and volleyball) of knees I'm having knee pain. I feel pain when I sit on ground and step up and down on ladder.
Can be cured if yes than which exercises I should do...
I have pain and burning sensation in shin also....
I’d highly recommend purchasing the program on their website! But if you had to start with something, start with the reverse sled pull daily.
Hello Victoria. I had my ACL reconstruction surgery 4 months ago. I haven't gained full extension and flexion of the knee. How long does that process takes where I don't have to warm up properly to have normal full ROM of extension and flexion like the other leg? And how long I should be waiting or when should I be starting with ATG work? With basic sled pulls and zero program?
You could probably start the zero program by now! Check with your PT if you’re still working with them.
Getting full ROM varies per individual! It’s hard to say. But keep trying to actively work that ROM and that will continue to promote full mobility as you heal. You’re still early in the process, but I’d say if you’re still having ROM issues at 8-12 months, check in with your doc.
Do they have a program for a meniscus tear + acl rupture?
Hi there! They don’t have programs specifically designed for ACL and meniscus, but many of their programs can help with that. They have a knee protocol that may help. I’d advise with your doc if the tear was recent before starting the program.
If you need more immediate help with your ACL tear and recovery, check out ACLsecrets.com
7 days ago, i was operated on for acl injury, this program good for me??
yes - in time! Talk with your PT about when you can start.
Hi, may I ask if you are already able to run fast 8 months post-op. I really wanted to be able to run fast right now at this time due to some reasons :
I could run decently fast but for short bursts. It wasn’t until 12-14 months post op that I could really hit sprints hard
where did you get the squat wedges from?
Here are some great ones: freakathleteessentials.com/products/slant-blocks?sca_ref=2863884.6A9yH1X5gM
I’m about 6 months post acl and meniscus surgery should I wait or can I start his zero program now?
If you still see your PT, check with them first! But if you’ve been cleared from PT, you should be able to start.
@@VictoriaDorsano thank you!!
I have done my ACL reconstruction 2 weeks ago, I understand its too early to do anything apart from the PT exercises but in your point of view
when is the right time to start ATG Zero program?
I’d check with your PT, but I’d say a lot of the movements can be regressed to start around months 3-6 depending on the exercise. The FHL and KOT calf raises can be started earlier, along with the Patrick step. Then split squat probably not until later.
@@VictoriaDorsano thank you so much for your advice.
You are absolutely gorgeous
Thank you so much
monetonize pain you even not PT
you're right! I'm not a PT. But I am someone who has gone through injuries and recovered really well and can share my personal story to help other people. You don't have to watch my video if it bothers you.
I tore my acl back in May of 2020 and had surgery on in aug. It was a Friday the 13th 😅. Subscribed, good information here. I still can’t get full flexión, almost there. When I squat down I noticed the fixed knee needs some help. 🫤
Thanks for subscribing! Hoping you get to full flexion soon 🙏🏻