Standing Leg Workout for Strong Knees - Knee Stabilization

[@Kapradinka]

This video saved my life. I've got serious knee issues that I almost had to stop taking dance lessons. Doctors didn't help, but thanks to this exercise which I do regularly, I am able to dance again. And dance is life, so that is why you saved my life. :) I have also found my life partner thanks to dance lessons, everything is connected. :)

[@dradamfields]

This is wonderful, Katerina! I'm so glad to help and wish you great dancing now and always.

[@VincentAu-un6nq]

After 2 years I’m still doing it every 2-3 days. Dr Adam Fields deserves a lot more subscribers. Everyone, please subscribe!! This is great stuff!!

[@dradamfields]

Bruce! I need to give you some more videos for your knees. I hope you've tried the leg burner. It's the one where I am doing it with Naomi.

[@VincentAu-un6nq]

@@dradamfields I do that one every now and then as well. That was a challenging one. 😄

[@amremnant]

I found this video extremely helpful. I didn't think I would make it through because I workout before it, but just when I was about to stop, I noticed I only had a few minutes left! The next day, I had so much energy and no knee pain at all! Thank you! I know this video is a bit older and I'm not sure if you've done others like this, I'll have to check, but a little feedback for you, I'm sure someone else has mentioned this. It would help to film your whole body because it's hard to begin the exercise with you if we can't see what you're doing down below, especially when you're new to the video. I will be checking out your other videos! Thanks again!

[@carstenhi4227]

Great teacher!Mr Fields is not only a great coach but is doing it with a great smile.Fantastic person-thanks Adam!

[@dradamfields]

Wow, thanks!

[@vivianmar7765]

The exercises are good only if you can set the camera to wide shot. Sometimes I have to wait for the camera to move to that part to understand the posture. Thanks for sharing.

[@Poetry4Peace]

Yeah lol but appreciate his content real honest smart helpful guy

[@razzles5338]

Best knee strengthening/stabilizing video on KZbin. And I have seen them all. 😎👍

[@dradamfields]

That's a big compliment. I wish it was filmed better but glad you got the benefit

[@kristinabexarfischbacher4843]

Great for knees/legs and glutes, thank you 😊

[@royatahmassebipour3601]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@dradamfields]

You are very welcome. Your knees are so happy with you right now.

[@symphony357]

love to start the day w/ this routine!

[@pramujisinggihriyanto6901]

Thanks Adam

[@dradamfields]

Always good to see you are taking care of yourself, Pramuji.

[@arslanzaheer8713]

Sir loved your workout .i have watched and practiced more than 50 workouts .But you are on the top.thank you so much

[@libbywilson5842]

Thank you for doing this video!

[@dradamfields]

You are so welcome! Thank you for showing up

[@pramujisinggihriyanto6901]

The best tutorial

[@symphony357]

When I do the founder exercise, I really feel that in my glutes. Thanks!

[@davidlees685]

Adam - You are Amazing! I work on my knees with you every other day and they're beginning to feel better! Your friendly and sincere way us training us is respected and appreciated. Thanks for keep us on our toes, and heels. 🙂

[@dradamfields]

I love it ; )

[@monacampisano590]

These exercises are not only fun to do and improve balance and strength but make you feel good afterwards like you have done the perfect things for your body. I'm sharing his video's with my family and friends as these are really great. SO glad I found these.

[@dradamfields]

Hi Mona, Thanks so much for sharing!

[@luzleeds7101]

Excelent knees strength; thank you

[@dradamfields]

You're so welcome!

[@moggy992]

I'm waiting for a scan on my right knee after it gave way painfully three weeks ago. The scan is on 19th. Im not waiting till then to end up with weak knees so I began other gentle exercises a week ago only to find this. I've begun tonight and will do this again tomorrow. I'm 50 and had crunchy knees for years...ran since I was 9. I'll keep subscribing and working out till scan. Thank you so much

[@dradamfields]

Helen Morgan if you have someone in your area that has extracorporeal shockwave therapy, try and get some for your knees. It will break up scar tissue and stimulate new cartilage growth. Also, PRP Jackson’s can help stimulate new cartilage

[@sanjeevmail]

These required more views

[@dradamfields]

Yep, it was the learning phase of my video creations.

[@michellerodriguez9484]

Thank you. I just finished going to physiotherapy last week and this looks like a great warm up before a workout.

[@GmT0Curwen]

Hello Adam, I just wanted to thank you for sharing this. I had issues with my knee for a long time (lots of pain, couldn't walk for too long) after a bad accident and no physician I visited managed to set me straight. This very week -after a couple of doing this routine- I managed to get back to running for the first time in two years! There are no words to describe how amazing you are, thank you so much.

[@dradamfields]

I'm so glad to read this, Guido. Running again!!! you must feel amazing. If anything comes back and you need more, check out ESWT. It, with these exercises, really helped my knees.

[@pramujisinggihriyanto6901]

I love this exercise for leg n glutes. Thank Dr. Adam

[@dradamfields]

Great to see you again.

[@symphony357]

thanks so much!

[@dradamfields]

You're welcome!

[@dianegreatorex5485]

Adam Fields you are amazing. Breathing, Shoulder and Knee exercises have seriously assisted my rehabilitation after heart surgery I can’t thank you enough.

[@dradamfields]

Thank you so much. Love to hear it

[@rupardeb]

I just want to thank you sooooo much Doctor… I have been consistent with your exercises and it’s making me feel much better… You are saving lives!! I wish more people follow you and can reap the benefit.. Thank you for everything!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dradamfields]

Thanks so much for your consistency. May you reap your reward. God bless

[@MaritesDegula]

This is truly helpful,im 58 yrs old and walk like a penguine because of my knee pain,even im llaying down in bed and my legs are elevated with 3 pillows,i cant sleep properly because of the pain.Im grateful to you doc Adam,no❤w i can walk properly and do your exercises daily.

[@FilipinosaAmericavlog]

I will be a permanent supporter, hope more of this . God bless, thank you, Sir

[@dradamfields]

Glad to have you, Ka! God is good and blessing abundantly.

[@FilipinosaAmericavlog]

@@dradamfields , welcome Sir, will be watching you again

[@jayantiramesh6385]

Thanks for this excellent video. The exercises are great. The only issue I faced was not able to see the leg positions while you spoke as the shots were of the top half !! If there were long shots it would be nice to see the positions while you explained.

[@bukhosikhumalo1296]

Wow I feel the pain and am loving it

[@dradamfields]

Niiiiiiice!

[@vlmrb]

Thanks for this Adam! I keep coming back to this video to counteract running related ailments. I tend to pause at 9:53 to add the set of outward leg circles you missed ;)

[@dradamfields]

Yep, did it on the fly. More to come that are symmetrical : )

[@VincentAu-un6nq]

Great challenge and rehab for myself!

[@dradamfields]

Great challenges make great heroes, Vincent. Go for it buddy!

[@sharonmrock6792]

Keep on doing what you are doing.. you are awesome!!! These exercises have been a blessing For ME!!!😊

[@dradamfields]

Thank you! Will do!

[@GovindNadathur12]

After years of bad posture Adam, this is the PERFECT video for me to do every day. Thank you so much!

[@dradamfields]

You are so welcome!

[@josepablobolanos]

I´ve been doing metabolic conditioning programs (calisthenics-based with occasional dumbbell-based work) for years and - even though I thought I was in extraordinary shape for a 47 year- old man, I developed knee and shoulder (rotator cuff) issues that began to bring me increasing amounts of discomfort and pain. Out of desperation, I began to look around KZbin for rotator cuff rehab workouts. That´s how I came across your shoulder workouts and began to do them before I moved on to metcon. The relief was immediate. Then, I got curious and started looking around the channel for knee workouts and found this one, which I did today following the shoulder workout. Now, I´m suscribing to the channel. These workouts are great.

[@dradamfields]

José thank you for the feedback. I’m always open to suggestions for more videos.

[@josepablobolanos]

@@dradamfields, actually my wife wants to know if you happen to have any exercises to prevent or treat plantar fascitis.

[@prophecyrat2965]

José Pablo Bolaños Rigioni This

[@jeffheffner6196]

Adam you got me back after major shoulder surgery! I got lazy with the lower part of my body, knees are now shot! So after 2 weeks and doing this workout 6 times, my watermelon knees are are 80% BETTER! At my age I’m just trying to get the old OUT! Thank you Adam Fields, your awesome help in achieving my goal of passing Level 1 freedive cousre🤞🍀😉

[@wernerdeetlefs3678]

Thank you, been struggling with a bad runners knee for past few week, been searching for a decent workout to strengthen my legs and knees. Hope this helps me to get my knee sorted.

[@moggy992]

Hi there how is the runners knee going?

[@wernerdeetlefs3678]

@@moggy992 it helped me allot

[@dradamfields]

Werner Deetlefs if you’re knee is still sensitive, do the beginner knee exercise video. Also, if it’s chronic, find someone that does extracorporeal shockwave therapy in your area.

[@carlosblancoyoga]

Bravo!!!! thank you again!!!!

[@dradamfields]

Thank you too!

[@Banks040]

Yeah I feel it.. Second video today I’m on a roll👊🏻

[@missunderstood2644]

Am I the only person just sitting and watching Mr Fields? I will be starting these exercises really soon but meanwhile, yum. Like a fine wine. heehee. Thank you. x

[@dradamfields]

xoxo ; )

[@friday8091]

Than you, thank you, than you. They are perfect for somebody who starts again from beginning :)

[@dradamfields]

Safe : )

[@mooner380]

Thank you!

[@dradamfields]

You're welcome!

[@lucydych9474]

Thanks again for this

[@dradamfields]

God bless your knees!

[@necoslayerofdragons7champi882]

So not so much about long range of motion. But more about maintaining tension in correct joint angle. I am a believer intraining single leg movements. I like your video

[@maryleonard3881]

Wow 😮! What a great workout 🏋️‍♀️! I loved every minute of it!❤

[@amyn8079]

Thank you for providing so many beneficial videos, like this one. I am so appreciative! Thank you! Feeling great, thanks to these!!!

[@pramujisinggihriyanto6901]

I really enjoy your tutorial for strong leg exercise.

[@dradamfields]

Happy to hear that! I hope it brings great strength to your legs, Pramuji

[@winterpark02]

Great exercises. Thanks for sharing . Sad that some are displeased with their MDs . That cannot be true and not sure which part United States these people live ! . Every MD knows about PT- Physiotherapy! ! I had my share of knee problems - my MD recommended PT . Exact same exercises as well few machine stretches for 2 times a week at PT and other days I did them at home . They gave me print outs as well as an app linked to them exact same exercises as we see here . I still do them and am free of pain - one has be consistent in their habit of exercises just like any other routine in life !

[@dadodado885]

love it keep them coming doc this is good stuff thanks

[@dradamfields]

Thanks, will do!

[@lisak663]

haven't tried this one yet. Why doesn't Dr. Fields have millions of subscribers??! the biggest issue with health....peoples' resistance to taking charge, education, etc.

[@dradamfields]

I'm with you, Lisa!

[@stephpmc5333]

Thank you for your videos Adam. I learned about you initially through your TMJ videos which brought relief immediately. When experiencing knee discomfort and popping, these exercises really helped. My knees feel much more stable and carry me through my active lifestyle:)

[@charmainegibson4905]

Great exercises, l know they are going to help my knees! Thank you!

[@dradamfields]

Oh yeah, Charmaine. If you hit a plateau, find someone in your area that does ESWT.

[@xubiadan3839]

@@dradamfields Hellow doc I used your Exercises on tension headache bt it wasn't for long and I feel it came so back so hard.should I continue with the exercise?!

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great videos thank you

[@dradamfields]

Glad you like them! HAPPY KNEES

[@joannehuxford4231]

Love your videos so informative

[@dradamfields]

Glad you like them! I have a pretty intense leg workout coming this week.

[@oded23423]

Thank you Doc I really liked to practice with you. I started to do this everyday you have a great personality

[@dradamfields]

Wonderful and thanks much!

[@lucydych9474]

Thank you

[@densiomai]

Thank you Dr. Adam ^_^

[@Liegeliable]

Thank you so much!! I feel it !!

[@michellelindemann9946]

Thanks Adam, a GREAT little workout, I appreciate it☺️! I just wanted to say, you have the MOST alluring voice, oh my..... it just gets (hypnotises) me every time🤪! Thanks x

[@elirammikken6427]

The camera needs a bit of improvement - but overall a great routine. Thanks!

[@cnaber9827]

Extremely good. Thank you very much!

[@hbaltes100]

Just found you. Man, you are good. Cheers from Darmstadt, Germany.

[@dradamfields]

I love new people and wish you the utmost of strength in your body.

[@phheikkinen4158]

I feel like a ballerina doing these legs ups at the start. This vid helps my sore calf muscles

[@dradamfields]

Yes, a bit balletesque. Enjoy the strength!

[@phheikkinen4158]

@@dradamfields my wife had/has a frozen shoulder and your exercises for that have helped quite a lot. if we were not in Kenya we would come see you, thanks for your good work! Appreciate it.

[@mrfootball1640]

I have high patella, Do you think these excercises will help me with that?. Thanks for sharing your knoledge. Greetings from Argentina.

[@rollybundal586]

Nice video.,,...

[@yogaforwellness_tr2457]

Thank you:-)))

[@nickkostakis9600]

Top show please tell me wen is the best time to do this exercise. Thank you very much. ( Nick from Sydney Australia) Good on you mate

[@dradamfields]

Any time but before doing other exercises like a hike/surfing/biking/etc. Enjoy!

[@bar8419]

Question for very first exercise shown here: Do you point the toe to straighten the leg or do you straighten from the heel?. Thanks for answering this question. I have been doing the fist 10 minutes for months and it has made a real difference.

[@tammyshaw4887]

I can do arabic walking, fast walking after doing these exercises. I know my knees and legs are going to hold up at 65.hank you

[@gaudia3985]

I feel immediate effects. Thanks. Vid should show whole body position, though. And possibly group them cause there are a lot to do at one time. Like which ones to do daily for 5 mins or vital ones for an hour workout that includes other body movements or ones for therapy.

[@dradamfields]

Working on more and love your suggestions

[@tracykang4961]

Hello Dr. Fields, What a wonderful work out after my 2nd covid vaccine. Heps me great deal whole body strength. One of my favorite from many other videos. Blessing to you and staff members 🌱🌱🎈🎈

[@dradamfields]

Thanks Tracy...May your body be blessed

[@haddycamara4468]

Hi Dr Adam, can you do a work out warm up that is gives the least possible pressure on the knees? Have a great day!

[@dweinstein3806]

Dr - Is there any way you can do another video just like this, but include the full posture, starting position, and moving joint. These are great, but I can't tell what my starting position is until you pan the camera down to your legs etc. otherwise, fabulous!

[@dradamfields]

I agree, D! I will get a full body shot next video

[@vandanakapoor39]

Dear Adam, can you make a video on strengthening flexors. I think with long sitting my flexors have become weak and hence they are pinching a nerve making the quads numb. Please see if you can make a video. Thanks. Love from India.

[@maeve3709]

Even I have same problem. It's almost an year and it's so irritating 😭

[@caroenriquez1040]

Thank you thank you so so much 😘😘excellent exercise for my drunken gait.. Love it so so much❤️❤️thank you doctor😘

[@dradamfields]

Here's so a sober gait. : )

[@miriammoyer7271]

A walnut in your kiester?… I had to stop there. 😂

[@gladson4190]

I have a pain behind my knee ..I love this excercise but is there any other excercise for my pain ?

[@dradamfields]

Try the popliteus stretch for 2 minutes at a time 2x/day. Just a good possibility

[@gladson4190]

@@dradamfields thank you sir..

[@oohyllab]

Would these movements help the psoas muscle stay looser somehow too? Looks like it'd be good for the hips! I'm going to have to try these, just now seeing. So great all of these.

[@dradamfields]

Hi Donna, I really like working the glutes to help with psoas tightness. Strengthening the antagonistic muscle. Also look at my standing lower back video and other core videos. All the best.

[@oohyllab]

@@dradamfields Oh my, just seeing only weeks later here. Thanks so much! Best to you as well.

[@pierresun3660]

Looks like doctor Bruce Banner is teaching knee workout. Coming from the Hulk, it is definitely reliable! 😁

[@dradamfields]

Hahahha! I'd like those muscles.

[@fatherandsontrainingyou5232]

@@dradamfields Hi DC!do you have any exercises or massage for hiatus hernia??it's really bothering me!!

[@maeve3709]

Is it normal if for leg to pain on first day after this exercise? And should I do this daily or on alternative days?

[@ishitaparakh75]

at 10.08, we missed the inward rotation. :) Still tho, thank you for this!

[@_gvxzo3780]

I feel some instability when i'm Walking, and my knees get locked every morning, could these exercices help me

[@dradamfields]

Go for it! I don't think you can lose with these.

[@inrising6658]

@@dradamfields you should also see a doctor because there could be structural damage in your knees with these kind of symptoms.

[@VincentAu-un6nq]

It does!! I have exactly the same condition for many many years if not worse. These exercise help so much! I could only wish there were more of them for me to follow. 😄

[@ginaw3884]

Would this workout help with edema in the knees and ankles?

[@Poetry4Peace]

Nice video, very informative yet again and fun aha, with the popliteus stretch how i do it when brushing teeth heelp aaha thankz

[@dradamfields]

A multi tasking trick to anchor your memory. I balanced on one leg with my eyes closed every day while brushing my teeth to rehab my ankle.

[@Poetry4Peace]

@@dradamfields amazing thank u

[@hollyconger9037]

Do you think this might even help somebody who's bone on bone already with a slight rotation of the patella and some bowing out?

[@dradamfields]

Regardless of your situation, you need some strengthening. Check out the knee exercise videos I do that are non-weight bearing first. I have a lot of people in my office that are doing well with bone on bone but it really depends on the situation. You may need to ice directly after doing the exercies

[@joaquim02]

Hi Adam, Thanks for this exercise routine. I enjoyed it. However, since I have bad left knee, it was too painful (with cracking noises) to do the exercise starting at 10:08. Is there a less difficult variation? Thanks!

[@dradamfields]

I get that. Really try to engage your inner thighs while you do the exercise. Otherwise, just to a shallow squat instead. Also, check out my other knee rehab videos (playlist). This one is a little more advanced. And find someone to do some ESWT on your knee.

[@joaquim02]

@@dradamfields Thanks for the reply.

[@hollyconger9037]

A lumbar disc problem would not be affected by doing this?

[@dradamfields]

I try to make all of my videos Lumbar Disc safe. The key is not bending forward. Keep the arch in your spine and the bracing in your abs. Check out my core videos also.

[@angelinacar2]

I had a hard time following because I could not see very well. But thanks anyway!

[@kvineela1]

sir,can you please send me the link for beginner video?i am diagnosed with chondromalacia patella. im going to physio therapy(attended 6 sessions) but had to stop due to cornovirus.can u suggest what exercises i can do.I am working mom wiht 2 kids,standing in kitchen for longtime sometimes feels knee weakening while im recovering. Pls advise.how to protect knees while standing for long time? can you please advise.

[@lidijapetrovic4210]

Can this do people with osteoarthritis knee?

[@dradamfields]

Yes....you have to keep moving. Also try ESWT.

[@govindaswamy364]

I have knee popping issue in my left leg. i can walk and jog for 30 minutes but cannot sprint. sometimes feel knee is giving away. i having been doing these exercise for four weeks every day but i don't see any improvement in my knee. pls advice.

[@dradamfields]

Thanks for letting me know. You may have some type of internal derangement or a tibia misalignment. If the tibia has gone posterior, we often see the knee "give out" when running/walking down hill. I want you to do the DEEP muscle work/foam roller at the ITB/Vastus Lateralis junction and stretch out your popliteus multiple times per day. If you were in my office i would be adjusting, possibly using ESWT, checking your hips, looking for myofascial trigger points and possibly ordering an MRI. All that being said, I would continue to do the exercises while you continue your search.

[@govindaswamy364]

@@dradamfields thanks for your comprehension. I have taken MRI taken scan now. Report says "small cyst of 6*4mm seen abutting posteromedial root of medial meniscus. Otherwise no significant abnormality detected at knee joint". Any suggestion?

[@icynok]

every time i attempt to do anything to benefit the muscles near my knees, after a week or so pain develops and eventually fluid builds up and than i have to call out of work for 3-5 days, so i end up skipping anything to do with my legs for months just so i can build up time at work incase i decide to give leg workouts another go in fear of yet another flare up. Also i can't ever find a doctor that will even just sit down with me and help me explain of any underlying causes to my flare ups that which seem to happen no matter what around fall (usually between September and October)

[@dradamfields]

icynok I want you to get some big ice packs and start with my beginner videos. After the videos, wrap your knees and freeze them for 15 to 20 minutes. Let’s see if this decreases the flareup.

[@shaikaftab8186]

I am an online teacher.so max of the time I 'll be sitting .In these 2 years I have put on weight n got knee pain n stiff back.... n now feeling stiffness in legs too pls help.

[@Arashkaman128]

❤I❤❤

[@Samcreature]

During these exercises, should the standing leg be completely straight or slightly bent?

[@dradamfields]

Good question. I like to fully engage the quads making it straight. If you are comfortable with this.

[@gaudia3985]

Wondered about this as well coz couldnt see it in the video. But i think i prefer Taichi's rationale re proper knee alignment. Legs ahould always be SLIGHTLY bent for stability and balance. A taichi instructor once told me to stand wirh my legs straight and then gave me a slight push. I stumbled back. When he showed me the proper stance, i couldnt topple. This aside, the vid is very helpful for muscle training i need for the new normal.

[@mariap.894]

@@dradamfields You give advice and...people don't take it 🤷🤷🤷 The story of my life... 😂😂😂👍❤️❤️❤️

[@diamond852]

How often should this be done?

[@dradamfields]

Blew When you are doing rehab, you can take six days a week. After you get them feeling good, go with three times a week. Hopefully, you can just get into doing exercises that usual eggs rather than as much rehab.

[@ForevaABBIEx3]

I wish the camera was more focused on the excercises, especially at the beginning of each exercise

[@dradamfields]

Yep, was not a good shoot but worth publishing

[@ba0700]

Up, pigeon.

[@janetteroch1783]

Andrew robson bridge lessons

[@raynehall5464]

Good exercises - BUT there are some awkward mistakes, like when you talk about raising the heels but are raising the toes. Did you actually watch the video before you published it?

[@dradamfields]

Yep, could be better. Video making is improving as i go. Thanks

[@raynehall5464]

@@dradamfields Another area you may want to improve in future videos is to get the camera pointing at the body parts we need to see. Several times I tried to understand what I was supposed to do with my legs while the camera showed your torso. :-D

[@raynehall5464]

Each time I try to follow the video, I find more contradictions. So often, tell the viewers to do one thing, and do something different yourself. This makes it awkward to know what I'm supposed to be doing - follow your spoken instructions or your demonstration? When you tell us to hold at the top for one second each time, but don't hold for one second yourself (for one tenth of a second perhaps), what are we supposed to do? Also, are you aware that with some movements, you're you're doing the exercise with one leg twice, and with the other not at all? Each time I try to do this, I get more confused. Have you watched it yourself, critically? I think you may be surprised how many contradictions there are. Perhaps it would be good if you could get future videos checked before you publish them.

[@michellelindemann9946]

Hi Adam, I just had this thought 🤔.... You have a really good likeable personality the type that, can just seems to lure people with your funniness 😀 and caring ☺️gestures. That, I believe you could be the male version of @UCag7XoiJLutjBTsM0tAzUzg by doing exercises that help tone and heal people (something like that). Lucy, is really delightful 🤗, lovely and you can tell that, she really cares. I have being doing her workouts for some months now and every single one, I enjoy and feel like she is in the room with me. Lucy, has over one million subscribers, everyone just LOVES Lucy🥰. Anyway, that was just a thought of mine, I thought I would share with you because, you kind of give the same feel that you get with Lucy but, the male version. Ok, I am off to do my jaw exercises haha 😂. Seriously, I do them most nights before my bedtime yoga 😴. I do yoga with, 'Boho beautiful' another lovely lady and her husband is also really nice. One of their really good videos that provides a good idea of what they do is, 'yin yoga 'forgiveness'. Night xx now hopefully I will have my own inspiring ideas YIPPEE!😜

[@dradamfields]

Thanks so much, Michelle. I’ll check out the link and appreciate your kind words.

[@dradamfields]

Michelle Lindemann having trouble copying or pushing on the link. Please do me a favor and send it again or through my website might work better. [e-mail]

[@michellelindemann9946]

@@dradamfields Ok, no worries 👍

[@michellelindemann9946]

@@dradamfields Hi Adam, I just sent a message 🤓through your site let me know if it didn't go through but, I am sure it all worked just fine👍! Take care M 😊