{"id":5119,"date":"2020-09-30T21:52:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T04:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=5119"},"modified":"2021-07-01T17:26:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T00:26:44","slug":"exercises-strengthen-knees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/exercises-strengthen-knees\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees [12 to Try]"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Consult a doctor before starting any exercise program)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to strengthen your knees, there are many exercises that can help. The knees can get hurt during exercise, sports, or accidents. Having strong knees can help reduce healing time and prevent injuries from occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To strengthen your knees you need to exercise the muscles around your knees (Hamstrings, quadriceps, calves). The following exercises can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Leg Press<\/strong> – Quadricep, glute, and hamstring muscles get stronger<\/li>
  2. Hamstring Curl<\/strong> – Hamstring muscles get stronger<\/li>
  3. Stairs\/Step Platform<\/strong> – Quadricep, hamstring, and calf muscles get stronger<\/li>
  4. Freestyle Swimmin<\/strong>g<\/strong> – Quadricep, hamstring, glute, and some calf muscles get stronger<\/li>
  5. Leg Extension<\/strong> – Quadricep muscles get stronger<\/li>
  6. Calf Raises<\/strong> – Calf muscles get stronger<\/li>
  7. Toe Taps<\/strong> – Shin muscles get stronger<\/li>
  8. Straight Leg Raises<\/strong> – Quadricep and hip muscles get stronger<\/li>
  9. S<\/strong>ide Leg Raises<\/strong> – Quadricep, glute, and hip muscles get stronger<\/li>
  10. Prone Leg Raises<\/strong> – back, glutes, and hamstring muscles get stronger<\/li>
  11. Squats<\/strong> – Quadricep, hamstring, glute, and calf muscles get stronger<\/li>
  12. Wall Squats<\/strong> – Quadricep, glute, and calf muscles get stronger<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These are just some of the exercises you can do. Many of your leg and lower body muscles are used to a greater or lesser extent during these exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you have a knee injury, you should avoid exercises unless directed by your doctor. When your ready, try these exercises without weights first. You can lay down, sit, and stand next to a chair for support to do many of these exercises and variations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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    If you haven’t exercised for a while or have a knee injury or pain, you may want to increase your knee strength and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When we exercise, play sports, and do other activities that place high levels of pressure <\/strong>on our knees, we increase the likelihood of knee injury. This doesn’t happen as much for those who have strong knees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The muscles in your leg can relieve some of the forces that occur during various activities. Strong muscles will help you increase your ability to recover from injury and have less pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you strengthen all the muscles around your knees, your legs will better be able to handle the pressures that they are under, ranging from walking to weight lifting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    It’s best to take it slow when first starting your exercise routine to build up your muscle; doubly so when you have knee injury or pain.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you watch this video below with Doctor Jo, she explains some ways to exercise and strengthen your knees in a safe manner, especially helpful for those with weak muscles or recovering from injury.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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