3 Exercises that Could Be DAMAGING Your Knees (Ages 50+)

[@chrisb7087]

Totally agree with this video. I do reverse lunges because forward lunges are too stressful on the knees.

[@debbiec6216]

how do you do reverse lunges ?

[@Houdini_Bob]

@@debbiec6216 it is last exercise Will talks about, watch the video

[@karenkrevalis555]

@@debbiec6216watch Will’s video. He demonstrates reverse lunges in this video; as the preferred substitute for regular lunges where the leg comes forward and puts the stress on the knee. The leg goes backward and you are working the front leg.

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear you agree!

[@emh8861]

Ever heard of the knee over toes guy ?

[@visweswararao2012]

Thank you so much Harlow. It feels somebody cares for the Seniors. Extremely useful contribution by you. You are correcting my mistakes & boosting my confidence. I am into high altitude trekking with a 30 years of lower back pain issue & of course, have worn out knees 🙏

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to be able to share my work with so many others, I'm so pleased it's able to offer support and to boost your confidence. I'm sorry to hear that you have been experiencing back and knee troubles - I hope my videos can offer guidance on how to address these areas!

[@finleykim]

This explains why my knees were so sore after yoga yesterday. Very informative and helpful. Thank Will!

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1987foxl90]

I had a total knee replacement. The leg extension machine hurts my knee at the knee cap. My physical therapists wouldn’tlisten to me. They are not my therapists anymore. I started doing what you show here and that works so much better. Thanks for posting this video!

[@jackieburns5257]

Even when I do partials, I still get a bit of pain/inflammation.

[@sushiltc8729]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jackieburns5257]

I had a similar experience after knee surgery. Rehab had me doing extensions , but I was not able to wall without pai for days.

[@lunasky5635]

Knee extension machine. Fortunately i had a trainer who told me to never use it. It seemed an unnatural movement to me so i listened to him. Your book is arriving at my house today! Thank you for helping us enjoy movement

[@HT-Physio]

It sounds like you had a good trainer! Thank you for purchasing my book, I really appreciate it - I hope you find it packed full of useful content!

[@stephbeardsworth6989]

Exercise 2 and 3 still really difficult for knee pain. Thanks for careful explanations. Terrific channel.

[@enigma9625]

I really needed this. My sore knees keep me from doing a lot of things I still wanted to do.

[@triarb5790]

Since using his suggestions here in HT Physio combined with another great KZbinr, El Paso Physio, each with complimentary and realistic exercises for the over 50s, I have built strength my glutes and leg muscles and have not had a back or knee issue now for 3 years. 😊. Using their guides, I have been working on my grip strength and upper body strength for the past year and am seeing great results too. 😊😊

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video came at the right time - wishing you all the best :)

[@lj.3589]

You wouldn't believe the resistance I've had from personal trainers and athletic trainers (U.S.) when I ask to exclude the leg extension machine from all workouts. Even as a healthy high school athlete with strong thighs I could hear the underside of my right patella crackle when doing the leg extension machine. I had very good form. My coaches just dismissed it as normal. I've now had multiple PTs advise against it. I include this entry just to warn some people they may run into those who disagree with taking out the leg extension machine. Trainers may try to talk you into using it. Hold firm. Your body. Your money. Find someone else if you need to. I haven't missed the machine at all.

[@mixedandknot5911]

Grateful

[@Pinnfeathers]

Find a trainer that doesn’t rely on machines. The only machines my personal trainer uses at his gym are treadmills, bicycles, and elliptical machines.

[@swatiawasthi8430]

😊​@@Pinnfeathers

[@joancairns9846]

This is so timely for me. I rejoined a club and went on Monday through 16 weight based machines. My poor bone-on-bone knees were really hurting after that and I have been trying to figure which machines to avoid. Knee extension machine is out!! Thank you!!

[@jakireed2084]

Use ice packs on your knees after the workout. It. Helps reduce the inflammation & pain.

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased I was able to shed some light on what you were experiencing - wishing you all the best going forward with your club :)

[@brendastolecki4755]

Start taking HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, every day. It helps the body rebuild cartilage in all joints. It has helped me. I was painfree in my knees and shoulders...until I got the bulging discs. That is a different kind of pain. I still take it. I am determined to NOT be handicapped by this. I want to travel and be able to walk and sitesee ot hike.

[@michaelbunce6642]

Thank you I'm a older man and the reverse lunge is a wonderful alternative thanks for the heads up you rock 😊

[@turkeybowlwinkle4440]

Very good. 10 years ago I was diagnosed with patella arthritis in one knee and leg extensions and lunges definitely made them worse.

[@TuneTimes-tm2jp]

So pleased I’ve watched this video.. I’ve been doing the leg extension and also forward lunges for rehab… my knee seems to be getting worse (my other knee feels aggravated too) had keyhole surgery last year (2 meniscus tears) I’ll definitely be trying the reverse lunge now and missing out the leg extension. Thank you so much

[@Inah776]

I’m learning British accent while I’m watching your videos. Your videos are really helpful , especially today’s video. I’ve been doing all these harmful exercises . Good grief !!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased my video came at the right time! And I'm pleased they've been helpful for you :)

[@dorischoo]

Thank you. Very helpful especially the leg extension machine; forward lunges too does hurts my knees.

[@cliffaugust6704]

You're my favorite KZbin channel...Thanks!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

[@pbghosh5305]

Now I understand how novice are most of the trainers in gym. Reverse lunge is the one to be most beneficial.

[@erikhn9331]

Thanks a lot. Very helpful indeed 👍I’m in my sixties with beginning arthritis in my knees but am keeping it at distance through helpful exercises - your channel is gold for a person like me 👍🙏😊

[@Sam-hc8ch]

Absolutely 👌 From 🇬🇧

[@Sam-hc8ch]

Dear Will, Many thanks for explaining it so clearly👌 I subscribed quite a while ago after watching the first video🤗 From 🇬🇧

[@1Karla.]

Exercises that may be damaging your knees : 1. Inner Range Quads 2. Knee Extension Machine 3. Forward Lunge Alternatives: 1. Straight Leg Raise 2. Leg Press Machine 3. Reverse Lunge

[@kattmilk]

You when the internet today! Thank you! ☺

[@fancyfrancy2244]

Thank you! He took forever to get to the exercises!!!

[@jackieburns5257]

Sumo squat

[@hamsterama]

I'm in my late 30's, and I recently started going to the gym to get fit and lose weight. I could not figure out why I was feeling knee pain going up and down stairs following leg day at the gym. Thanks to your video, I now know the problem is the leg extension machine. I'm female, 4'11", so my short size probably added to the problem. I already quit doing squats and forward lunges a while ago, because those exercises caused really bad knee pain for me in the days following the exercises. Otherwise, I have zero knee pain. Running, walking, etc,., no problem. Just squats, forward lunges, and, as I know now, gym machines have been causing knee pain. So, going forward, I will skip all the leg machines at the gym just to be safe. For leg day, I'll use loop bands instead. So glad I found your video, because it no doubt prevented future knee problems for me. I don't think this video isn't just for the 50+ plus crowd, it's for anyone who regularly works out and has been experiencing knee pain.

[@OwenClark-u6n]

This bloke is brilliant- I beginning to understand why the exercises I’ve been doing are not working- he provides great alternatives.

[@jujutrini8412]

This is really helpful. I don’t have problems with my knees but I am carrying a bit of weight and I am trying to do as much as I can to NOT have those problems in the future. (I know losing weight is a major factor to stop it happening.)

[@mikemm40]

Thank you for these exercises that stress the knees less since I have free sensitivity.

[@avijitdutt2775]

Tremendous advice these !! I feel it will do me a world of good in protecting my knees from further damage, which by the way, are a bit degenerative now.

[@HT-Physio]

I hope it proves beneficial for you!

[@mhouslay7281]

As ever. Super useful and clear. Thanks so much Will. Have great weekend.

[@mamtashrivastava8024]

Thanks Will I do these exercises and feel pain in my left knee but today I learnt and did all of them as per your guidance, thanks for the video

[@candyem6622]

. Over 65 and continuing to work out to keep muscle and keep fit and keep flexibility. I am finding your videos really informative and your instruction especially clear. Thanks!

[@anujakumar06]

This is excellent information. Very very helpful. I have patella femoral syndrome and my doctor had suggested exactly the same when I started developing mild arthritis and knee pain which made a huge difference in my maintaining good exercise routine. I am now 62 and have no knee pain.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so pleased the exercises proved so beneficial for you!

[@karenbcz22]

CONFIRMED! I got a Tibialis bar a month ago and my knees were KILLING me. Contrary, to what I'd been told, the Tib Bar did NOT make the pain subside. I had to stop using the Tib bar. You've just explained why - - caused patella and torn meniscus injury to worsen. I appreciate the verification. Subscribed!

[@Ayeayeaye614]

I did your side leg lifts for glutes and that very night l had the worst hip pain on my hip . This is the first time lve done side lifts this way. Now l have lower back pain. I'm wary of your exercises now. 😢

[@lisaware9697]

You might need to consciously engage your glutes and abdominal muscles--keeping your back flat against the ground--b/c this exercise will work the hip flexor muscles (inside of thighs) and can hurt if not done carefully/gradually as your level of fitness allows.

[@snuffleupaguess180]

First exercise was taught to me by pt for osteoarthritis,they couldn't believe it caused me more pain.Thank you for validating my experience!

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry to hear about the pain it caused you, I'm pleased I was able to validate your experience!

[@r2kin2phils]

This is an eye opener. Thank you..

[@maxoggle11]

That's very helpful, I've paid to see a Physio a couple of years ago and your videos are way more informative. Thanks for sharing and I'll recomend your channel to freinds and family.

[@carloscamarena5617]

Great alternative exercises to protect the knee thank you!💪

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help!

[@annehancock9032]

Love your instruction.

[@HT-Physio]

Very pleased to hear that!

[@pbghosh5305]

Extremely important to know which exercises could aggravate knee joint pains before one goes about doing or knowing the right ones. Thanks , sir. 🎉

[@surveysy7561]

I'm 62 with slight knee problems (meniscus tear). Is it ok for me to walk? I'm currently walking minimum 40 minutes a day

[@normasarsby1350]

This is a god send, getting the book today.

[@jans8790]

I’m glad to know of the reverse lunge…I just knew the front lunge caused issues!

[@betsyrocks]

I hurt my knee doing the forward lunge a while back. Took weeks to get better. Now I take extra care.

[@amyspringrose9231]

Awwww this enlightens me ! Thank you Will 💡

[@cynthiacaton]

Love the emphasis on knees! I looking forward to reading your book!

[@marthamargetson9914]

Thank you Will. I have been wondering what exercises to do that are less stressful for my knees.

[@HEisWorthy-4C]

Appreciate your expertise & thankful for your approach as we all deal with aging body joints. We need a trustworthy source to help guide us without further injury & pain. Keep up the excellent help. ; )

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased I have the platform on which to share my work! Thank you for watching, wishing you all the best :)

[@htmonaro1969]

I presented to my physio in March 2023 with what I thought was medial.meniscus pain in my right knee. He suggested it was likely fraying caused by osteoarthritis. He gave me some exercises that included leg extensions (what you young people call knee extensions). He suggested if I do the exercises and reduce my running load a little it should resolve within a few weeks or months. By June it was still bothering me (I was visiting the physio every few weeks), so I saw a sports doctor who ordered an MRI scan. This apparently showed some arthritis, some fraying or degeneration of the medial meniscus, an older partial tear of the ACL and some inflammation of the MCL. He advised me to continue to do the exercises from the physio. The knee pain, while fairly mild at first, slowly progressed to the point where the sports doctor recommended PRP injections at the end of the XC season, in late September (I actually won my club championship, so it wasn't very sore, until August). The PRP injections seemed to work initially, but once I returned to training, the pain returned. Then in November it became more severe. At that point I spoke to the physio and the senior sports doctor about it, but they both suggested another MRI scan would show nothing different, so just continue with the exercises. By Mid-December, I had to stop all running and even walking on the treadmill in the gym to warm up and cool down for my leg sessions was impossible. But still the advice was the same. Eventually I saw a different physio, my preferred one, but he is just so difficult to get into see, and he advised me to get a referral to see a local Orthopedic Surgeon, who ordered several xrays and another MRI. He has confirmed several things, first I do not have arthritis, second the original MRI showed deterioration in the meniscus and third there is a complex tear that wasn't in the original scan. I have a horizontal tear through the posterior horn and a partial radial tear through the body. He suggested arthroscopic surgery to clean it out. What really stands out for me is that the leg/knee extensions always made it sore, and may even have made the tears worse. I haven done any leg workouts for 2 or 3 weeks, because the meniscus pain is so bad after them. I haven't been able to decend stairs for 5 or 6 weeks, although this has finally changed this week, after ceasing the leg extensions several weeks ago. I'm likely to get the cleanout, but it hasn't been arranged yet. Thanks for the video.

[@francesstager997]

THANK YOU, Will! I am working hard to protect my knees and make supporting muscles stronger!

[@HT-Physio]

Keep up the great work!

[@AliseL22]

I've always been fascinated why the first exercise you showed (the bad version) is constantly still recommended by PTs. I was recommended this after a tibial plateau with a full meniscus repair surgery and it never, ever felt right and was always painful. I appreciate that you explained why this is problematic from a skeletal standpoint and it makes perfect sense.

[@pennysofe826]

Thank you so much for giving us such great guidance. Is wrapping the knee good for support and to keep it from twisting?

[@43miao]

As someone with knee osteoarthritis, a ruptured meniscus and with experience of exercises, I totally agree with you.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased to hear you agree!

[@GoVoteDemocracy]

Thank you for this. I hate lunges and always have! I’m starting to work out again now that my broken leg and ORIF (tibia and fibula above my ankle) are healed.

[@RR-jl4kt]

Excellent video to show what is right and what is not right for damaged knees Thank u

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wndykayyah]

Hi Will, thank you for these particular exercises-- much needed! Your work is appreciated. 😊👍

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help!

[@MsJo-em4se]

Thank you! so glad this video popped up. Liked and subscribed! God bless you.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for subscribing - I'm pleased you found my video helpful!

[@theresamusser4390]

This was helpful! I realized that lunges were bad for my knees years ago. I have wondered about that machine. I never felt comfortable with it and did very minimal with it, as I could feel that it might not be best for my knees. I love using the alternate machine that you suggested! Thank you.

[@jenniferpenland8013]

I love your channel, thanks for these alternative knees exercises. Very helpful.

[@florindamendoza5601]

I am glad that I watched this video. Now I know what no to do to protect my knee. I go to the gym a lot and do my workout and sometimes I hurt my knee and have no idea what caused it. Thanks for these warning..

[@SusanHaydon-kp1jc]

Well! How useful was this video. Two of the three exercises shown lve been doing. No wonder l'm getting more pain. I've ditched the rolled up towel under the knee and have done the alternative. Oooooh much better. 👍

[@aprilm2664]

I am putting wet washcloths in my microwave and putting it on my knees 3 times a day and my knees are improving more and more everyday . The heat really helps

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

So helpful Will Thanks again for your time and help ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help :)

[@jorgemendieta458]

Great video. Thank you very much.

[@alimohamed9408]

Highly beneficial advice. Thank you very much.

[@mayanksinhal1097]

Thanks for sharing this information

[@lorihanson1721]

Thank you soo much you addressed my knee cap problem so well. I love your Friday tips and I am subscribed. Totally useful information !

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased I was able to shed some light on what you are experiencing. Thank you for subscribing and I'm very pleased to hear you're enjoying my mail outs :)

[@bultelpascal3819]

I have knee issues for quite a long time, with good results with some exercises ... and bad results with other ones for unknown reasons . Now everything is clear ! ! Thankx

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased my video could shed some light on what you were experiencing!

[@eaellen65]

Great information! I have knee pain and will adjust my exercises.

[@karynstouffer3562]

Yep. I needed this.

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased my video came at the right time!

[@sailajadasika]

Oh god!! These were the exercises which I did and damaged my knees and now unable to walk . In fact I was doing ok while doing the exercises recommended for my Osteoarthritis but when I started doing these three exercises things went bad. I can’t thank you enough for posting this video 🙏🏻thank you

[@HT-Physio]

I'm sorry to hear about what you experienced following these exercises! I hope we can prevent others from suffering the same fate. I'm wishing you all the best in your rehabilitation!

[@sailajadasika]

@@HT-Physio So kind of you 🙏🏻Thank you

[@crochetingknitter4751]

I recently started a bands workout and the trainer has us doing lunges. My knees really don’t like it (was told I will def need both knees replaced). Thanks for the alternatives!

[@shawnwert4277]

Another amazing useful video. You’re the best Will!

[@cynthiagarofalo3458]

Again great tips. I noticed myself after doing certain exercises that my knees were sore afterwards and those were the exactly ones 😉 I will do the alternate ones Will suggests. Thanks 🙏

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@mrbillhicks]

I usually get into the reverse lunge position and then do my reps without changing leg, then do the other leg, 10 reps left leg then 10 reps right leg, 3 sets... These tips for knees, especailly the ones for the front/patella area are proving to be really helpful, a few weeks ago I couldn't walk down stairs without considerable pain, now I can do so pain free..

[@vashteepanchal9662]

Very practical. Thanks

[@suebeacham432]

Really helpful. Arthritis in my knee has got worse since meniscus tear repaired.

[@ramonmuniz8439]

Great advice, especially for guys like me, who grew up doing these exercises, and now a lot older, we get a lot pain. Honestly over used joints. Thank you.

[@Mrscatcat]

My right meniscus is bothering me now thanks for the advice

[@ceciyeung4348]

Very valuable information

[@lizagrech4676]

Hi i find this a very helpful video and well explained too. Doc says i have a small piece of cartilage which broke loose and is causing inflammation and also knee pain. But i am an avid gym enthusiast so now i can change my regime and avoid further knee damage. ❤❤ thanks

[@lxndr3299]

Thank you, I was doing one of these exercises and will change what I do.

[@HT-Physio]

Pleased my video came at the right time :)

[@temitayoosigbesan3165]

Many thanks... Willl try these out once I hit the gym this evening.

[@doloresguevarra9232]

Thank you so much, I've learned so much from your videos! Watching from Manila

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help! Great to hear you've learnt a lot from my videos - thank you for watching :)

[@SuperNORASH]

I'm enjoying the knee videos.. thank you.😊 I was disappointed when i couldn't get your book in audible

[@suzzem4885]

Great ideas - thank you ! I hadn't thought about a reverse lunge before .... must try it 😀

[@bhanushivkumar4738]

Thank you for this video. I did forward lunges sometime back & I am suffering from knee pain now. In future, when I get better, I'll try reverse lunges, as suggested by you. Hopefully, it won't give me knee pain.

[@SKs.]

Doing all these exercises. Have really bad knees so all your suggestions are useful . Will use the alternatives although you did suggest an alternative exercise for the machine press .

[@mariamullin4031]

Very helpful tips , thank you

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear they were helpful!

[@jackiealv6547]

I have patellar chondromalacia and those 3 exercises are exactly what my therapist had me doing Friday during my first therapy 😞

[@mazenkilani]

Informative and immediately useful. I shall avoid 'locked knees' exercises and those with forward momentum (Lunge, Pre-Workout Knee Bend), as I noticed they both cause pain in the knee cap front (patella), which lasts for days!

[@HT-Physio]

I'm glad my video could offer some insight into what you were experiencing!

[@Houdini_Bob]

thanks for showing reverse lunge, I'll have to give them a try

[@grahamnewton4381]

All good advice. I do think the forward lunge is a problem for older people in particular because of the need for good form. You need strength and above all balance and I do see people doing lunges with legs going out at strange angles while throwing themselves forward with minimal control.

[@emanwissa]

Great video,very useful advice, thank you .

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RA_5000]

Leg press with too heavy weight..physical therapist set it up...is what caused my root tear of meniscus and why I now need a knee replacement l

[@cynthiah1298]

Great information! Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shinrin-yoku-]

Thank you! 59, hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, bone on bone right knee. I had Guillain Barre Syndrome and lost muscle. Hoping these help!

[@Ompasikom]

Thank you for this. I've got torn meniscus on my right knee and patellar femoral on my left 😀 So these exercises really help

[@HT-Physio]

Very pleased to help - wishing you all the best in your recovery :)

[@gracegirl3]

Excellent content as always, Will! So helpful. It is clear that you sincerely love helping other people with your wealth of information and knowledge. God bless you!

[@HT-Physio]

It's my absolutely pleasure to share my work, I'm just so pleased people can benefit from it! I'm wishing you all the best 😃

[@gracegirl3]

@@HT-Physio I shared your videos with my PT and he likes you too! 👍

[@fatimafaisal2628]

U help me a lot ❤ i have problem with lunges but you solve thanks a lot ❤

[@same5952]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@lydiagould3090]

Yes it is useful. It confirms all my thoughts about what is making my knees hurt more. I ve always hated the leg raise machine and only tried it once! I can squat , deadlift and step up heavy weights. But going down stairs forwards makes my knees hurt a bit whereas going down backwards is fine! Bit like the reverse lunges I suppose. I look forward to more knee related content. I’m very fit and compete in cycling but my knees stop me being the perfect happy athlete 😂

[@SRJ2832]

Thank you! Spot on for me with that Knee Extension machine at the gym! A big no no for me. I do use the leg press instead and turn my toes slightly outward to take more stress of my terrible knees. I'll definitely try your straight leg raise with soft knee.

[@victoriahoffarth602]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@suriadivi]

Thank You !! Very Helpful

[@pasharmsby742]

Thank you. I keep thinking ‘how is it he ‘s done another vid that I’ve just been saying I need’? 🤷‍♀️

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video came at the right time - great minds think alike!