![ACL series part 2: oddly enough the ACL is less stressed during closed chain exercises vs open chain. Meaning that a squat or lunge is less stressful to the ACL than kicking ACL series part 2: oddly enough the ACL is less stressed during closed chain exercises vs open chain. Meaning that a squat or lunge is less stressful to the ACL than kicking](https://preview.redd.it/4wwepsdjh3j91.jpg?auto=webp&s=c74da5516beefb53d7099f4d41b8e7f621407b7b)
ACL series part 2: oddly enough the ACL is less stressed during closed chain exercises vs open chain. Meaning that a squat or lunge is less stressful to the ACL than kicking
Open chain exercises: leg extension, bicep curls, and more. | Jawad Ahmed posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The Prehab Guys - Episode 622: “Do You Do Open Chain Exercises After ACLr?” . This is a HOT topic within the rehab community. We are NOT going to give our opinion
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