3 BEST Exercises For Strong & Healthy Knees (NO MORE PAIN!)

[@vladanr74]

This guy along with kneesovertoes guy posts the most valuable content on KZbin.

[@psynurse]

Agreed

[@gelbage]

Check out Conor Harris too

[@albertmeng5677]

@@gelbageAgree. The three of them put out incredible fitness/mobility/posture content - Squat U, kneesovertoes, Conor Harris.

[@CharlesWolfeSkate]

Bro if Bill and Ted actually had to come from the future to save someone important from the past. It would be them. Legit they are saving humanity the most of anyone.

[@panemanager]

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[@perpetualprocrastinator]

The collab we needed -Kettlebell-man and squat-man

[@charlesbrown-cv3jx]

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[@LefenyoEveryday]

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[@PunsandPixels]

What’s kettlebell man’s channel called?

[@bobthechimp5431]

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[@gwfan1]

0:36 Kickstand Squat 2:00 Cossack Squat 3:01 Curtsy Split Squat

[@sandro3103]

Kneesovertoes and squat University single handedly carrying our injury prevention

[@kevinishki]

Kelly starett/the ready state has potential as well. It's just not as easily digestible as squat university

[@pattgsm]

Thank goodness because my janky insurance doesn’t cover PT.

[@oceanom5090]

Yes, Ben Patrick, Dr. Aaron Horschig and Dr. Mike Wasilisin from Move U are all saving us from ourselves.

[@MS-gd8px]

Fitness4BackPain too

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

This couldn’t have come at a better time. As a tennis coach, my left knee has been wearing down and down until a point where I just can’t imagine recovering. These exercises give me new hope. Thank you, Squat University!

[@reinerheiner1148]

Just don't forget supplementation as well - collagen hydrolysate and glucosamine to help cartilage by providing building blocks and signals to regenerate, and oral hyaluronic acid for better lubrication. And, as a secret tip, taurine, because that'll work against inflammation in the synovial lining.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

@@reinerheiner1148Oo thank you too. Are these found in pill form or other?

[@daveruby2854]

They have them in pill, powder, and liquid forms​@@EmperorsNewWardrobe

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome!

[@CKxperience]

@@SquatUniversity can you show those girls knees more frequently thanks

[@Rocky_Fan]

My knee used to crack and sometimes hurt but it got better when I started having full range of motion on squat (I used to do half squat)

[@LazyLoneWolfz]

Mines does that now. Always wanted to make them stronger but I use to think it was a condition. But will take this in for morning routine 😤

[@sidrens1047]

Yes, same and especially squatting barefoot

[@rodolfobernava6876]

I heard from a doctor that to avoid knee pain, you have to get flexibility and strength. But the most important ist flexibility and it's faster to achieve. I hope i write it correctly 😅

[@deadrift886]

mine creak when i go full range, it makes me not want to do anything :(

[@Nightrangersb]

So how did you get to full range of motion? This is my issue. Not sure if pushing to full range of motion through pain is good or bad. PTs tell you all kinds of different things so it seems I have to figure it out myself. One thing is for sure: when I do glute bridges religiously my knees feel better, all things being equal.

[@ricric4722]

Kickstand squat 0:37 Cossack squat 2:00 Curtsy split squat 3:00

[@PopFizzPaperDani]

Perfect timing. I started a new job where I squat a lot. This will help. Thank you!

[@SquatUniversity]

Youre welcome

[@Sk-lj2qf]

Glad to see ive been strengthening my knees without noticing, I've just been focusing on unilateral leg exercises since i do martial arts and they made more sense for in my mind since kicking is *pretty* unilateral lol

[@bobbobby475]

What about a drop kick?

[@DJ-1Q84]

​@@bobbobby475That's a pro wrestling move

[@waynedawson4948]

This guy is the best teacher! I can just tell he knows what he’s talking about!

[@aelfredvaughn2099]

Love this channel and all the amazing free advice you give everyone!

[@SquatUniversity]

thank you!

[@woooooooo9061]

This is very timely. My knees are struggling on leg day and runs. Thanks👍

[@SquatUniversity]

Youre welcome

[@WilliamWeyes]

Does all of this apply to someone with arthritis? I’m 30 years old with near bone on bone arthritis in both knees. I can tolerate wide stance squats for about two sets, but the closer my stance the more miserable it is. Would love to see a video addressing arthritis that isn’t intended for elderly people.

[@konstantinsuvorov2570]

Amazing, thanks a lot! I started getting not a pain but a weird feeling in my knees and I noticed that flexiing my quards helped but doing a pistol squad improved it even more - gonna try to slowly incorporate it into my workout and see gow i feel.

[@AdrianMcGavock]

absolutely cracking recommendations as usual... the Cossack & Curtsey variations are brilliant 👍

[@novellamptheory]

Your tips are always do helpful. It’s so cool to see Indian flag at your gym 🇮🇳

[@lauratimmins2177]

As a retired personal rehab trainer these three exercises are excellent for older athletic and active folks. Thanks!!!😊

[@whoknows8223]

Please keep improving the world and peoples knees with videos like this. Greetings from Germany

[@MrKomadant]

Aaron you are THE BEST . I use your tips and trainings with my patients on daily basis . All the things you recommend are so effective. Best Regards from Croatia.

[@SquatUniversity]

Honored!

[@Noah-7]

I would like to invite you to check out the voice of God recordings 🙏

[@blaqsteel9]

Thanks coach. I'm on my way to build knees of steel. 💯 Stay blessed 🙏🏾.

[@ryanmausolf656]

This content is priceless. These are all super tough for me. L5-S1 fusion a few years back has really put a new focus on my knee weakness and has revealed a lot of pain in both knees. I really hope this work can relieve some of the constant pain.

[@mark4605]

Love that combo of Adriell and u 🙏🏼

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad you're enjoying these videos!

[@archipiratta]

​@@SquatUniversitywe need a collab of you and KneesOverToes guyasap! Keep up the brilliant content 💪🏾💗

[@CKxperience]

@@SquatUniversity I think a lot of female knee problems from the glutes. Can you show more girls glutes

[@absolutelysobeast]

@@CKxperience HAHA

[@keysersosa3054]

Squat university has improved my workouts a 1000%

[@psynurse]

I wish i could have this guy as my trainer! I have several issues from crazy training i did years ago in Spartan training but have no idea how to address them. This channel has been valuable

[@SquatUniversity]

if youd ever like to come to st louis for a visit I'd be happy to work with you!

[@piggybank9899]

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[@HealthierHeroesLARP]

This is *phenomenal* advice! Hip instability/weakness has been affecting my feet for running, AND lateral/rotational motion is something I'm *always* harping on for my "battlefield sport" (LARP). 😁 Really topnotch insight! Thank you!!

[@SquatUniversity]

Happy to help!

[@baselhills865]

Knees been feeling real bad. Been trying to fix it without going to a professional, we'll see. This channels helped me understand it.

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@Andrea.higopico]

Thank you for you videos! They are always so helpful. I would like to ask if you could create a video about what causes TFL pain and how to solve it. It would be very much appreciated!

[@thefrenchweightlifter]

thank you very much for these advices ! I'm in the middle of a squat training block and my knees hurts, so i think i'm going to add these to my squat workout

[@holgerseffen8020]

These are 3 great exercises. I would suggest learning the movement patterns without any extra weight first. Especially the second and the third one because the foot positioning here is trickier than it seems.

[@Physiobynumbers]

Oh yea definitely a good video for knees. I tell my patients the same thing too

[@carlosorellana989]

This video is a great reference for working on my knee recovery. Will you be able to do one for inner elbow pain?

[@MrJSheppy16]

I’ve got one for you: whenever I do any split style squat or lunge, I get a sharp, hot pain at the end of my tailbone. It’s debilitating the moment it happens. I even got it once correcting my spine in the middle of a heavy military press. I know it’s impossible to diagnose without seeing me move, but is this something you’ve heard of. I’m an athletic, healthy, 35 year old who’s played sports my whole life (for context). I have some single leg stability issues due to a torn ankle a year ago and plantar fasciitis that I’m trying to strengthen. I’m worried it’s going to get worse over time and I’m hoping I can prevent that. If you request, I can take some videos.

[@dominiclawson4058]

Interesting on the curtsy squat as I’ve been using weight on either side, plus having the leg pretty straight. Will certainly look into changing that over my work outs.

[@ashutoshrajpatil8251]

Thanks a lot for this content. Can you please put up a video regarding better ng injured continuously due to body imbalance( left and right side)

[@albertakesson3164]

I just finished a gym pass with 3x10 on each of these exercises - and *wow,* I think this might be exactly what I needed! My knees feels already better ^_^

[@curiosity_fan]

This is very useful video that I needed. Thanks for making this.

[@asfwinasdoiewa]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@AkinaSpeedStarsAE86]

What about crunchy knees? Or is that just cartilage wear and can’t be helped

[@donedeal51]

Would you recommend performing these exercises if diagnosed with osteoporosis around the middle of the knee cap?

[@asdjesdsd]

i am at a point that i cannot make a single squat without pain or cumulative damage both are very small but add and add slowly. the only exercise i do that helps are laying flat straight leg raises with weight, so i get stronger muscle without flexing the knee

[@markuselsner6746]

I tried these and they actually felt very well, nice feeling in the legs etc. However, my left knee hurts since I made them on the inner side. No bad feeling at all during the exercise but one day later… any good advise? Thanks from Germany.

[@loriwilliamson5738]

In the crusty, my knees feel torqued...should I not do those? Don't want to cause more pain, or push through the pain and train with compensation. Thank you for your channel. Safe, easy to follow.

[@vishusharma5384]

Very valuable information.....and good to see🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Indian flag❤❤❤❤

[@gestapati3710]

Hey! What if knee hurts after I make exercise without any weights? Thank you!

[@alschirjaev9213]

excellent, was looking for such a video.

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lia-hd4ip]

Hi! I love watching your videos and I’ve been using some of your tips to help me squat! A couple days ago a car door closed on my knee (not extremely hard but enough to cause pain) and I thought it was fine because I was able to go to the gym for the next two days after that fine. Today, I was going again because it’s my full body day and after I finished warming up and moved to stand, my knee hurt really bad. I’m not sure if I stood up incorrectly but this has never happened before. After trying to squat I couldn’t because my knee felt extremely stiff and hurt once I sank into the squat. I’ve been making really good progress with my squats and Im worried this will set me back. Do you have any advice on what I can do?

[@EasyLiving8]

GREAT VIDEO! Thank You so much for taking the time to do it and share it. Can You please tell me where did You get the bench You use in the video? Many thanks and PLEASE stay healthy and safe out there.

[@Paul-zs7rd]

Good. Plus sled pulls and walking/jogging backwards on treadmill on an incline

[@elenawiens4942]

Part of my left meniscus had to be removed because it was completely torn apart and I am starting to feel the same pains before I went to the doctor's for it in my right knee. I am hypermobile, which means as I understand it that my joints are inherently more unstable due to more collagen than usual. I am hence very wary of exercises for knees so would these work for a hypermobile disposition? I had issues with curtsy squats/squats in the past but I don't want to "not" train my legs! They are my favourite part to train 😅

[@kingjasko]

Could you please make a video on scoliosis? What exercises for mild one? Is there a possibility to reverse it instead of just making sure it doesnt get worse?

[@SquatUniversity]

I'll see what I can do, thanks of the suggestion

[@kingjasko]

@@SquatUniversity thanks a lot, brother, your videos are helping many many people! Keep it up!

[@matheussilqueira1788]

Thanks for the amazing video, man ! Do you have any video suggestion for strengthening against movements that change direction, such as those that occur in tennis matches?

[@xXBballBoiXx]

This is crazy!?! This fixed my knee pain almost immediately!! Thank you!

[@estefonmarrero3613]

Did it really? I took a week off lower body to allow my knees to recover and looking forward to strictly doing these for legs and hip exercises for the next few weeks.

[@jejakaberharga689]

useful tips to kneel down on the cement floor surface when praying and intercession.

[@dasdos002]

Abduction. Abduction is probably the root cause for a lot of people. Fire hydrants are excellent for this. Doing fire hydrants while standing and holding onto something was the greatest exercise I have done for my knees. Good luck trying to figure out what helps with knee pain!

[@MARAMARAMARA83150]

I like adding clams and some type of pure hip ABD to ensure there is no compensation when working those muscles. Also sometimes have success with ankle ev/inv, since sometimes balance is decreased on the affect leg and drives knee position. Also, don’t forget about shoe wear.

[@szamee83]

thanks for sharing this video - big fan of both of you! For exercise 1, I feel mild tension a "clicking" in my kickstand leg i.e. the support leg. The leg doing the squat feels fine. Is this normal? Are there any adjustments I can try out?

[@balbibou]

Can poor internal rotation of the hip on one side trigger knee pain on the other leg?

[@888Tumba2]

What exercises are good for pain on the fibular head when jogging and when activating hamstrings by pushing heel down and back against mat/bed ?

[@Jawnderlust]

I may have some combination of IT, Mensicus tear, patella and popletus tendinopathy problem in my dominant leg fron Heavy back squats.

[@gretsky97]

Could you make a follow along video with these movements to do every day?

[@Akashb71]

Hello doctor, do you have some effective exercises for the sartorius muscle? Please 🙏

[@cghrios783]

Please Doc can you tell me how I can find your videos on knee problems? Do I have to read the title on each one of them or is there another way? I have a lot of knee pain, I’m very young and I did not injured myself but I can’t even walk it’s too painful. Please reply!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@manmohancharan6606]

Sir I have an ACL grade 2 tear in my left knee can do this exercises,I also take rehab properly ,but my right knee in pain please reply 🙏

[@manmohancharan6606]

Reply sir

[@mimhanziyaChenge]

My two favourite virtual mentors in the same vid? 🎉🎉🎉

[@paoloreginato]

Doc, I've been following u guys for years now, I live in Brazil and just please, read this and give me some light. I've been lifting for 10 years and found out I have FAI on my right side. What can I do? Is there anything? I've been losing hope cuz even after dozens of sessions of physiotherapy, I can barely squat without pain. My healthcare doesn't cover the surgery, just barely covered the physiotherapy sessions, and I don't have the money to do anything else. The last doctor I went to said I still have some cartilage, probably because I have very strong muscles, but my legs r shrinking, and all the dreams I have for bodybuilding r dying.

[@Felippe13]

Hello! Thabk you for sharing such great videos. Question: are those exercises good for someone with chondromalacia patella?

[@next9245]

I'm having a knee issue. when I'm lying down and my leg is in straight position, patellar tendon start to hurt and its start to get inflamed ,skin around the knee is hot on touch. When in bend position when sitting for example there's no issues. Sometimes it also hurt above the knee cap, I assume quad tendon issue as well. When putting force on the knee while standing it also hurts. If anyone has any idea what's wrong with my knee I would appreciate the response. Doing leg exercises is not problematic. Went to 2 orthopedist and they have no idea what's wrong . X-ray was clean as well.

[@hugorueda6279]

Excelente Dr.. Por favor sería muy bueno que el contenido tambien fuera en español. Gracias. Excellent Dr.. Please it would be very good if the content was also in Spanish. Thank you.

[@tonyclarke8977]

Can you please make a follow along spine & core stability workout videos.

[@StreetBladerBloke]

Started doing rollerblading couple of years back and knees feel bulletproof

[@mcharbo8726]

I think there's value in doing deep dives into multiple subjects. However, I also appreciate S. Pressfields dream revelation summed up as "we do not respect dilettantes." If you have an interest, dive into it as far as you need, as long as it isn't completely detracting from your main goal. Yet goals change over time. Check boxes as if they're rungs to a higher level of your own potential. The only true end line is that which arrives in death.

[@whacq]

I have aways had really weak knees and ankle mobility. I started doing the first exercise and it really helped, however as I moved onto more heavier weight I feel like it’s doing the opposite? My knees needing to crack and more unstable. Am I doing it wrong? Should this only be for lighter weight

[@miguelstewart6570]

Wonderful exercises doc 👍🏼

[@tomtilelliwalsh]

Are these safe for someone with Patellar Chondromalacia?

[@aroundtheworld6093]

Same question here

[@ChaitaliAher]

Thanks for this. Much needed 🙌

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome!

[@AllenDiese3]

thanks for the video, can i do all of these exercices with a fissured meniscus (internal side) please ? thank you :)

[@mcards2859]

What are some exercises I can do for top of the knee pain? Right above my knee cap always is irritated.

[@MRBarton369]

Great information brother! Get it Dre!

[@neishachambers2719]

Will these excercises help for knee rehab or previous knee injuries or are these too difficult to start with

[@danutaturkowska7777]

When I have side to side difference, should I focus on weaker side more? Like extra set? Or same amount?

[@MsGeorgiabrown]

So thankful I found this channel

[@karlbratby4349]

So if we have a Degree of pain in knee, mainly patella tendon pain max 2/10 then are we ok to carry on without the risk of making things worse but in fact as strength around the knee will increase thus taking the load ?

[@zenyattamondatta7757]

What is the video you were linking to at the end? There was no box up in the corner to click for the knee pain video you mentioned. Thank you!

[@muthomimunyua9062]

Quite valuable. Thank you.

[@joshuamartin6659]

I tried the single leg squat, I noticed that my leg wobbles, back and forth, but I also noticed that I have discomfort right below the medial line joint of in my inner right knee. I see most of your videos deal with front knee or outside, but I don't see anything about inner knee, do you have any videos related to inner knees?

[@Chanithecat]

I like seeing your content, they are so helpful, is there any video for knee when after bending (bending part has no pain) when straightened it pinch , i cant figure why this happen n how to fix this, perhaps you can help ? Thank you

[@bennyfink6833]

How many reps/sets for each exercise and I don’t have kettle bells will a dumbbell work. Should I even use added weights or not

[@TheChurchIsLikenUntoTheMoon]

I couldn’t do a full squat before. Kneed-less to say this helps.

[@j.gilbert7011]

Is there a video on how to heal tricep(s) tendinitis? If so, please let me know and if not, please make one!

[@jamicahan]

Can i go for slow jog with knee pain? I'm doing exercises to strengthen the knees

[@bennyfink6833]

I have another question should I train legs before or after this or maybe a different day and how often should i do these

[@TheKingsGarden1]

Hello do you have any rehab exercises for heel stability? Thanks

[@marctaylor1142]

Love this channel. Question though: If I have a torn meniscus, is this wise to do? Squats seemed to be the initial issue for me is all

[@hendogg1299]

Do you got anything for Rheumatoid arthritis? My knees do not like any leg exercises you say to do.

[@dundithe24824]

Thanks ❤

[@crushitkelley]

Doing curtsey lunges or curtsey squats really cause a lot of instability and pain in my right knee (I have chronic tendonitis in one of my knees) and I also have a lot of bodyweight which makes the exercise uncomfortable to do. Any suggestions of alternatives or regressions?

[@tonytahti3421]

Aint the 3th exercise also be colled dragon squat? That also have cross step back.

[@saadsk687]

I am not even able to squat with both legs without runners knee pain in my left leg. It's acute but sharp, and if I continue the exercise with pain my range of motion without pain decreases. Can anyone suggest what I should do, any rehab exercises?

[@dieselbstlosesuchenachwahr8151]

Question: How would someone, who is already lifiting weights, integrate those exercises in his training when already doing other exercises like squats etc. without having to have a 4 hrs workout session?

[@dco.2209]

Should i do this if i already experience great pain in my knees especially when i walk and do exercises like the squat?