7 Best Exercises to Strengthen Knees (for 55+)

[@TheRuthyc]

I'm so glad you are here for we older people. Of all the groups of people that you could have worked with, you chose us to help and I'm grateful to you!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@emkoh2746]

Ditto 🙌. He’s an awesome instructor 👍👍

[@pradipsinghrathod2783]

Great👍 Dr harlo

[@vijayakumarp7593]

Thank you for your sincerity and consideration for older people. We love you. All the exercises you show are doable and cent percent effective.. Am 79 years old and follow your videos. Feel very good doing these exercises and routine. I find regularity is the key for their total effectiveness.

[@ariadnefritz]

thank you for these videos, most helpful. I started following your advice about 2 months ago, I am now able to jog for 1500 metres without stopping, prior to this I had not run for years. By the way I am 85 years old and diabetic, thank you again, Michelle

[@HT-Physio]

That is fantastic to hear! Keep up the fantastic work and thank you for letting me know

[@annegallagher8284]

@ariadnefritz. I jogged 1500 meters today, it was fun, even raining. First time I have in ten years. I'm 80 in a few weeks. If you follow the John McDougall diet, your diabetes too will be cured. We both may soon jog 3000 meters. Will Harlow is sure a great guy.

[@PVVI2015]

Thanks once again! I’m 74, an avid cyclist, golfer, Nordic skier, kayaker and hiker! And I’ve had both of my hips and my knees replaced due to congenital hip issues. I have been very committed to keeping everything working, and I do appreciate the range of exercises you share. I never thought of using my door stopper for squats! I will now - I have the same one.

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@yilbertlipinyuen7503]

Thank you Dr Will. You are so kind

[@kimdinh4240]

Thanks so much. My knees are better in a week.😊😊😊

[@bhartipatel3132]

You are doing great service to the older generation, 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sajenmathew]

Cheers doctor… you are saying so focused on the topic…. Really appreciated

[@ms.one-town901]

Great information and demonstration. It makes it easy to do on our own. I wish you would do a recap in comments of each move along with how many reps/sets to do. Anyway, thanks for all you do ♥️

[@adiyamaanks3387]

Thanks a lot for demonstrating exercises with explaining so clearly. God bless.

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@carmenumanah9399]

Thank you so much,very interesting

[@kohgekchwee3853]

Grateful and Thank you for sharing with us these useful tips for our healthy knees

[@ericpownall49]

Thank you so much very well presented and easy to understand

[@eileenbauer4601]

Thanks very much.

[@veronical5244]

Great ones😊 thanks

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome 😊

[@stephencullinane452]

Very help full clear and understandable. 😊

[@adamgarrick3778]

I'm not over 50, but I can't recommend those lunges fast enough when you're trying to rebuild the strength in your knees. I really put mine through a lot of abuse a couple of years ago while (over)training for Ironman. That exercise, while seemingly so simple and low impact, was invaluable. For anyone who hasn't tried it, It can be strenuous at first, but it works wonders.

[@darrenpodger7294]

Cancer sufferer , had to stop work and go part time , last two years have been tough , I’m finding stairs a challenge and can’t run even , I’m going to use your video to get back to the fit person I was , thank you so much for your time .

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through - I hope my videos can offer some help to rebuild your fitness and health!

[@darrenpodger7294]

I can't run , I tried a treadmill and I can do that by increasing speed gradually I can walk quicker at constant pace which could help strengthen leg muscles , this would also help my lymph fluid In my right leg . Whats your views on this ?

[@harrietlovejoy3424]

Hello from North Carolina! Thanks for the intel. I’m 60 and beginning to struggle. Your videos offer such a huge help.😊

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best!

[@salmaster8256]

great excercises, thank you

[@tamsinwood2]

Great exercises, thanks

[@sudeshbhelekar8410]

excellent easy n nice explanations thank you

[@faizalahmad7243]

these exercises are useful. it helps me to recover from meniscus tear , has been 2 months. hopefully it would get better.

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best in your recovery

[@sarahholland8116]

I really needed these exercises as I’m having very painful knees. Many thanks 👏

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help

[@emmaaustin123]

Trying to recover from a knee injury in March so this is really helpful.

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best

[@marilynlegaspi7335]

Thanks Will

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

Excellent!

[@rameshshankar1010]

Nice video for older people, I luckily don't ve knee problem bcos I try to do some exercises at home . I had been going to gym till age of 65( 3 yrs ago). Free hand exercises are done daily, I will add up these to prevent the future eventuality . Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@manjurangra56469]

Thank you Sir for this video very informative from New Delhi India

[@marionexley7355]

I've just discovered your channel and I'm learning soooo much that I never knew. I'm already doing the sit to stand and in one day it's easier than yesterday. My legs, to me, have got quite weak since covid and working from home. I believe your channel is exactly what I need, thank you so much.

[@YvonneBurggraaf-555]

I skipp to the excercises if you don't mind. Than I pause the video to do them. The talking is longer than the action. But it is really amazing to have these examples here. Thank you 🧘‍♀️🙏

[@Thompsonsmith00]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@seetapersaud8685]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips for knees pain ❤

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@solomonwilliams171]

Good day...Will these exercises work for people who had knees surgery? Thnks for the tips!.

[@tritzispoosa]

These are such helpful tips. Thank you so much You seem like such a fine gentleman 🇨🇦

[@cdrundles]

Hi Will, so glad to see your videos. It's great to see you with suitably light tees and shorts for showing off these exercises!❤️

[@ilonaboussif5864]

Thanks for the tips .just had knee replacement surgery.your video is awesome 👍 really helpful.

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best

[@shirinabtahi1882]

Now I know how to do it😊 Thank you so much !!

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome

[@VivianMLF]

Excellent

[@SARAHEVANS-i7y]

Brilliant!

[@Michele-gm9of]

Thanks for the exercises Will. You talk about knee arthritis, are the exercises suitable for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis?

[@vkurapati]

Thank u Will so much. Extremely grateful for posting this as its helping me a lot.

[@michelleansw1557]

Really appreciate these! Thanks for educating us all!

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help

[@lorettagraham8402]

Very powerful exercises! Sure will help with knee problems. 😮

[@mswondr]

Hello Will, These exercises are wonderful. However being diagnosed with sciatica in 2018 I have to be so careful with the exercises. But the ones I can do help tremendously. Specifically the stand to sit. Thank you so much. 😊. I’ve been watching you for a few months now and my legs are so much stronger. Again thank you so much.

[@HT-Physio]

Always happy to help - it's great to hear you're feeling stronger!

[@uhu226]

Thank you , great exercises for relieving my knee pain!

[@HT-Physio]

:)

[@TheRuthyc]

Great demo, really clear! Those arrows really help a lot.

[@maneerahmed6443]

My knees and quad muscles and sciatica are giving me problems thank you for the good advice which I will follow.

[@keithw8286]

Also, don’t attempt exercise 2 , leg raise, if you have inguinal hernia or groin strain - word, the other ones didn’t hurt, so thanks, I’ll give this a shot. 62, male, clicky knees

[@angeladavies]

Perfect vd for me, yes 55 w weak leg muscles and worsening waiting for meniscus tear to heal. These exercises will be just what I need. Fully explained demonstrated I will be able to replay following along. Trying to get your book Melbourne Australia alas postage is high and trying book shops, one is sold out. Eventually I will.😊

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best - and hopefully they update the postage options to make it more accessible, this is something I've been working on!

[@TonBen2000]

Thanks Will - a great help.

[@ouranitakaradimas1132]

Would love to know which ones not to do if you have hip arthritis. Thank you, Will.

[@silvia.sstringfellow4639]

God bless you Will for all you do , so very helpful 🙏🏻

[@HT-Physio]

You are so welcome!

[@patricia19551]

Yes, this have been very useful,thank you so much for teaching us.

[@Thompsonsmith00]

Hello dear How are youbdoing today?

[@amandaedgar5224]

Thank you 🙏 perfect for me

[@bfuller4060]

thanks, ride a bike 5 miles every day and my knees are so stiff after it hurts to do a knee bend, am 75, so this is an answer. appreciate it!

[@rido6147]

Richard,.hello,.Mr.will Harlow.thanks for airing on line!.im new here i been diagnosed with right sided sciatica low back pain.i do my strength training using two Dumbells only. at the privacy of my home 3 x wk.sometimes more. i do RDL,.over head press,.bicep curls,.chest press,.hammer curls,.its all about my mobility muscles strength training.thank you.take care.sir.good video 👍

[@annashiegl]

Great exercises, I can really feel my quads today! Thanks😊

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Very nice video Thank you doctor

[@Dee.Mcw15]

I love dawn power wash!!!

[@edwardrogers-wright1604]

Thanks for the help you are giving to many people around the world. Can light exercises with a jump rope strengthen knees?

[@jimkat2810]

I wanted to thank you for this video! I didn't know I was doing my sit-stands wrong. I thought they were easy but found they are exhausting when done the right way. You explained the exercises so well. I will add 4 of them to my daily routine!

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@richardphillips8652]

Great instructional video. Thanks. Added to my daily.

[@HT-Physio]

:)

[@sylviaellis373]

Love your videos, I’m 90 and find the exercises very helpful. Thank you

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful - sending best wishes your way :)

[@aidanteletherapyrush554]

Hi Will im so glad I found your videos here. Thank you and keep on producing more please!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for your comment - I will do!

[@GasterinaLategan]

Goodmorning thank you so much now we can strengthen the knee thanks for the time..

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@NirmalaU-s9t]

Thankyou doctor for your assurances regarding strengthening weak knees.🎉💐🌹😊

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@BettyCollins-m3w]

Thank you for the info's.

[@jamilahyahya9217]

Tq u very much ..very helpful indeed.

[@doloresguevarra9232]

Thank you these exercises are really helpful ❤

[@jacquelinejacobsen4401]

Thank you for the video. I will use them to build up my muscles for the knee after a cerebral hemorrhage in 2017. 🙂

[@HT-Physio]

Wishing you all the best

[@jacquelinejacobsen4401]

@@HT-Physio Thanks a lot!

[@paulvanderwielen1205]

Just recently found your videos. They are very clear and informative. My favorite pass time is golf and have recently experienced pain in my left knee. Working on strength and flaring my foot out but wondered what you thought about wearing a knee brace while golfing? Thanks

[@Sam-hc8ch]

Will you explain so well, I enjoy watching your very helpful videos 😻 From 🇬🇧

[@timwilliams9402]

Thanks. Great tips.

[@harmonygardens1275]

Thank you so much..deeply appreciated 🙏🏼🥰💥💯💥🌟🔥💫

[@BarryWicks-d3z]

I have tree problems that you cover in your videos 1/ poor posture caused by heavy lifting. 2/ week knee muscles after partially knee replacements 3/lack of balance. What order should I do the exercises

[@urusharamanathan8gma]

Fantastic

[@TheFunfolks]

Great exercises.... my legs feel better already, THNK YOU, Will !!!!!

[@HT-Physio]

You're more than welcome

[@NirmalaU-s9t]

Thankyou for sharing doctor.💐💐💐😊

[@HT-Physio]

You're most welcome!

[@afzalmahmood8789]

really wonderful exercises to improve and strengthen legs

[@freezo244]

Thank you!

[@elizabethvelasquez6595]

Thank you showing it

[@iolxc]

Thank you🙏 very clear and so helpful!🌸

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome

[@serenadale7882]

I’ve really been enjoying your exerice lessons! I had bi lateral knee surgery 4 months ago and have recovered well with knee bends etc . However I have great discomfort and stiffness at the back of the knee which isn’t responding to any stretches I do , Can you recommend exercise for back of knees Thankyou in advance Serena

[@QabilAGhor]

Have you tried taking magnesium supplements?

[@lupegonzalez2689]

I like those exercises I noticed they really work thank so much❤

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear they work!

[@SKs.]

Hi you are a great presenter and the knee exercises looked excellent . My question is for someone whose right knee just stopped working a month ago and I am just taking it easy to rest it. I am told that I have to. W careful as there are torn meniscus and little or no cartilage and other injuries to the knee because I kept walking daily. Can you advise which exercises o should do now ?

[@SKs.]

Hi you are a great presenter and the knee exercises looked excellent . My question is for someone whose right knee just stopped working a month ago and I am just taking it easy to rest it. I am told that I have to be careful as there are torn meniscus and little or no cartilage and other injuries to the knee because I kept walking daily. Can you advise which exercises i should do now ?

[@spontaneousphilosophy1466]

I imagine this young gentleman makes a lot of elderly ladies weak at the knees...

[@genii7281]

Aaamazing video. Thank you 🙏

[@dellieb6337]

Thank you

[@sjaw100]

Fantastic exercises! Thanks.

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@PTrep2727]

Very helpful, thanks again. 💪💪

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@prachikolteom]

Could you tell if quadriceps strengthening can put pressure on the knee cap in case of chondromalacia patellae? And that we need to focus mostly on gluteus muscles?

[@krishankumarchoudhry6833]

Very impressive

[@denisecrie779]

I AM EXTRAORDINARILY FRUSTRATED BY THE DIFFICULTY IN BUYING ONE BOOK!

[@RitaDutta-c4e]

I have knee arthritis so can I do all seven exercises?

[@bhanushivkumar4738]

Hi Will....I have a painful left knee. Is it safe to do the lunges? Will it increase the pain?

[@stefan3112]

How many kg should the ankle weight have? OK I understood: variable weights. Thanks for another great lesson

[@dr.balasubramanianr1640]

I am 83 years old. I find more useful to practice daily to keep myself fit.

[@brooks6348]

Great info!

[@BOOMNERD51]

I needed to know how to activate the quadriceps muscle, specifically. I have been concentrating on gluten and hamstring strengthening. At the gym I quit the keg extension machine, because despite targeting quadriceps, I would overly straighten my leg, thereby causing pain right below the knee. So I've been neglecting quads since then! Thank you, Will.