7 Best Exercises to Strengthen Knees (for 55+)

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  • čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
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    In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 7 of the best exercises to strengthen the knees and fix many cases of knee pain!
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Komentáře • 175

  • @TheRuthyc
    @TheRuthyc Před 10 měsíci +88

    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
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you so much for your kind comment!

    • @emkoh2746
      @emkoh2746 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ditto 🙌. He’s an awesome instructor 👍👍

  • @ariadnefritz
    @ariadnefritz Před 7 měsíci +26

    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
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @annegallagher8284
      @annegallagher8284 Před měsícem +1

      @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.

  • @vijayakumarp7593
    @vijayakumarp7593 Před 4 měsíci +6

    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.

  • @adamgarrick3778
    @adamgarrick3778 Před 10 měsíci +16

    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.

  • @Sarah33Kaufman
    @Sarah33Kaufman Před 6 měsíci +1

    Excellent!

  • @PVVI2015
    @PVVI2015 Před 10 měsíci +12

    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
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Keep up the great work!

  • @user-ok6si3fo1t
    @user-ok6si3fo1t Před 6 měsíci +1

    Brilliant!

  • @tamsinwood2
    @tamsinwood2 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great exercises, thanks

  • @ms.one-town901
    @ms.one-town901 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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 ♥️

  • @sajenmathew
    @sajenmathew Před 9 měsíci +2

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

  • @arulnathan6575
    @arulnathan6575 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Excellent,thank you!

  • @yilbertlipinyuen7503
    @yilbertlipinyuen7503 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you Dr Will. You are so kind

  • @harrietlovejoy3424
    @harrietlovejoy3424 Před 10 měsíci +7

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

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci

      Wishing you all the best!

  • @kohgekchwee3853
    @kohgekchwee3853 Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @bhartipatel3132
    @bhartipatel3132 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @kimdinh4240
    @kimdinh4240 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

  • @ericpownall49
    @ericpownall49 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much very well presented and easy to understand

  • @urusharamanathan8gma
    @urusharamanathan8gma Před 10 měsíci +1

    Fantastic

  • @salmaster8256
    @salmaster8256 Před 8 měsíci +1

    great excercises, thank you

  • @marilynlegaspi7335
    @marilynlegaspi7335 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks Will

  • @stephencullinane452
    @stephencullinane452 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Very help full clear and understandable. 😊

  • @sarahholland8116
    @sarahholland8116 Před 10 měsíci +7

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

  • @emmaaustin123
    @emmaaustin123 Před 10 měsíci +9

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

  • @adiyamaanks3387
    @adiyamaanks3387 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @cdrundles
    @cdrundles Před 10 měsíci +1

    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!❤️

  • @miller735
    @miller735 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @vkurapati
    @vkurapati Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @TonBen2000
    @TonBen2000 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Thanks Will - a great help.

  • @manjurangra56469
    @manjurangra56469 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @Dee.Mcw15
    @Dee.Mcw15 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love dawn power wash!!!

  • @eileenbauer4601
    @eileenbauer4601 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks very much.

  • @timwilliams9402
    @timwilliams9402 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks. Great tips.

  • @seetapersaud8685
    @seetapersaud8685 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @freezo244
    @freezo244 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you!

  • @sudeshbhelekar8410
    @sudeshbhelekar8410 Před 3 měsíci +1

    excellent easy n nice explanations thank you

  • @sharmilasaha7265
    @sharmilasaha7265 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Very nice video Thank you doctor

  • @brooks6348
    @brooks6348 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great info!

  • @user-xi7lb1kq2g
    @user-xi7lb1kq2g Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the info's.

  • @michelleansw1557
    @michelleansw1557 Před 6 měsíci

    Really appreciate these! Thanks for educating us all!

  • @ilonaboussif5864
    @ilonaboussif5864 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wishing you all the best

  • @aidanteletherapyrush554
    @aidanteletherapyrush554 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for your comment - I will do!

  • @genii7281
    @genii7281 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Aaamazing video. Thank you 🙏

  • @shirinabtahi1882
    @shirinabtahi1882 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @rameshshankar1010
    @rameshshankar1010 Před 10 měsíci +2

    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

  • @amandaedgar5224
    @amandaedgar5224 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you 🙏 perfect for me

  • @isabel0305
    @isabel0305 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing this
    knowledge. So motivating & rewarding. 😊

  • @carmenumanah9399
    @carmenumanah9399 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much,very interesting

  • @Linda-ot3pj
    @Linda-ot3pj Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @dellieb6337
    @dellieb6337 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you

  • @patricia19551
    @patricia19551 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @Shanker_Singh_62
    @Shanker_Singh_62 Před 10 měsíci +4

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  • @iolxc
    @iolxc Před 10 měsíci +3

    Thank you🙏 very clear and so helpful!🌸

  • @richardphillips8652
    @richardphillips8652 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great instructional video. Thanks. Added to my daily.

  • @lorettagraham8402
    @lorettagraham8402 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @jamilahyahya9217
    @jamilahyahya9217 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Tq u very much ..very helpful indeed.

  • @VivianMLF
    @VivianMLF Před 5 měsíci +1

    Excellent

  • @afzalmahmood8789
    @afzalmahmood8789 Před 10 měsíci +1

    really wonderful exercises to improve and strengthen legs

  • @krishankumarchoudhry6833
    @krishankumarchoudhry6833 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Very impressive

  • @jimkat2810
    @jimkat2810 Před 10 měsíci +5

    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!

  • @susiewanng2285
    @susiewanng2285 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Another great video! Thanks, Will.😂

  • @harmonygardens1275
    @harmonygardens1275 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @mswondr
    @mswondr Před 10 měsíci +18

    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
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @TheFunfolks
    @TheFunfolks Před 10 měsíci +5

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

  • @doloresguevarra9232

    Thank you these exercises are really helpful ❤

  • @marionexley7355
    @marionexley7355 Před 9 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @CanhNguyen-kh5qx
    @CanhNguyen-kh5qx Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks

  • @rido6147
    @rido6147 Před 10 měsíci +2

    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 👍

  • @YvonneBurggraaf-555
    @YvonneBurggraaf-555 Před 10 měsíci +1

    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 🧘‍♀️🙏

  • @uhu226
    @uhu226 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you , great exercises for relieving my knee pain!

  • @annashiegl
    @annashiegl Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @belindakumah7753
    @belindakumah7753 Před 10 měsíci +1

    God bless you ❤

  • @Michele-gm9of
    @Michele-gm9of Před 10 měsíci +4

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

  • @TheRuthyc
    @TheRuthyc Před 10 měsíci +4

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

  • @angeladavies
    @angeladavies Před 10 měsíci +3

    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
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci

      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!

  • @solomonwilliams171
    @solomonwilliams171 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @darrenpodger7294
    @darrenpodger7294 Před 2 měsíci

    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
      @HT-Physio  Před 2 měsíci +1

      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
      @darrenpodger7294 Před 2 měsíci

      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 ?

  • @maneerahmed6443
    @maneerahmed6443 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @veronical5244
    @veronical5244 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great ones😊 thanks

  • @Sam-hc8ch
    @Sam-hc8ch Před 5 dny

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

  • @paulvanderwielen1205
    @paulvanderwielen1205 Před 9 měsíci

    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

  • @silvia.sstringfellow4639

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

  • @edwardrogers-wright1604
    @edwardrogers-wright1604 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @faizalahmad7243
    @faizalahmad7243 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před 5 měsíci

      Wishing you all the best in your recovery

  • @bfuller4060
    @bfuller4060 Před 10 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @nancysmith9487
    @nancysmith9487 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Pretty cool

  • @lupegonzalez2689
    @lupegonzalez2689 Před měsícem

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

  • @erniefedorowych5955
    @erniefedorowych5955 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your videos are full of useful information and I follow your channel. I have a question which I hope your can provide some advise: How can you reduce the size of large dorsal metatarsal head osteophytes (bone spurs) without surgery, if possible?

  • @GasterinaLategan
    @GasterinaLategan Před měsícem

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

  • @dr.balasubramanianr1640
    @dr.balasubramanianr1640 Před 8 měsíci +2

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

  • @denisecrie779
    @denisecrie779 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @keithw8286
    @keithw8286 Před 4 měsíci +1

    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

  • @Pooty_With_A_Fat_Booty
    @Pooty_With_A_Fat_Booty Před 10 měsíci +1

    When I wake up,, I slide off the edge of my bed/mattress into a sitting position leaning into the mattress with my lower tailbone. I hold it there and focus more on shifting the weight bearing on my quads for as long as possible. Follow with deep lunge stretching. You'll feel that BURN 🔥 and your done. Try to do it two to three times for as long as you can each time. I used to have to wear a knee strap at every workout or run. Not now.

  • @user-lg2mh8vk6r
    @user-lg2mh8vk6r Před 10 měsíci +3

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

  • @jacquelinejacobsen4401
    @jacquelinejacobsen4401 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @user-le1im7jc8l
    @user-le1im7jc8l Před 10 měsíci +1

    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

  • @lucyevansgooglemailcomWeddings
    @lucyevansgooglemailcomWeddings Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have developed knee pain since I have had a flare up of Achilles tendonitis.

  • @prachikolteom
    @prachikolteom Před 10 měsíci +1

    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?

  • @serenadale7882
    @serenadale7882 Před 10 měsíci +2

    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
      @QabilAGhor Před 10 měsíci

      Have you tried taking magnesium supplements?

  • @millsmoore24
    @millsmoore24 Před 10 měsíci +3

    When you walk very regularly, I do all my grocery shopping on foot, (I don't drive 🙃), do you have naturally strong knees?

  • @bhanushivkumar4738
    @bhanushivkumar4738 Před 10 měsíci +1

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