Exercises That Will Help Strengthen Your Knees

Exercises That Will Help Strengthen Your Knees

If you have knee pain during exercise, strengthening the muscles that support the knee may help reduce pain and make exercise as well as daily movements more comfortable. The following exercises offer both strength and flexibility benefits for the quads, hamstrings, inner and outer thighs.

If you have knee pain, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis and to get clearance before trying these, or any other, exercises. Some of the exercises are shown using a resistance band, but you should try the moves without them if you're a beginner. You can also use ankle weights in place of a resistance band.

Precautions

See your doctor before trying this workout if you have any type of knee pain or discomfort.

Equipment Needed

A step or platform, a chair and resistance bands (or ankle weights)

How To

• Warm up with 5-10 minutes of cardio - This can be brisk walking, marching in place, or any activity that gets your heart rate up and warms your muscles
• If you're a beginner, complete 1-2 sets and try the moves with no weight to get a feel for the exercises
• For more advanced exercisers, complete 2-3 sets with short rests in between
• Modify the exercises as needed to fit your specific needs and goals
• Avoid any exercises that cause pain or exacerbate any current injuries

Paige Waehner

Ben Goldstein

Original article and pictures take www.verywell.com site