Post op lumber fusion trng for legs?

[dog.bite]

I'm about a year out from a 3 level fusion in my lumbar spine with instrumentation (rods and screws). Besides leg extensions and curls, can anyone recommend anything else. Anything that applies weight bearing from the waist up is out, that includes any presses that puts weight from the bottom up as well...too much pain and my surgeon doesn't recommend it. He states, "you only have so many miles on your back, how long do you want it to last?" Thanks ahead of time for the input.

[jack tors]

Kai Greene training legs pt.1-4
This should give you some ideas. I have similar problem heavy squats kill my back and knees over time.

YouTube - Kai Greene training legs pt1

YouTube - Kai Greene training legs pt2

YouTube - Kai Greene training legs pt3

YouTube - Kai Greene training legs pt4

[dog.bite]

Thanks, much appreciated.

[jack tors]

no prob. - glutes
YouTube - Kai Greene training glutes pt1

[Mr I]

Leg press to about 90 degrees keepting your back against the pad, split/single leg squats with rear leg elevated