5 Leg Exercises for Arthritic Knees AND Bad Knees

If your knee pain prevents you from a good leg workout, try these 5 leg exercises for arthritic knees!
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Osteoarthritis is EXTREMELY common after 40. In general, a lot of people are dealing with knee pain after 40. At this age, we start to feel pain and inflammation from the bone on bone action that is occurring in the knee. Working out with knee pain can be incredibly difficult. It is important to find the most knee-friendly exercises so that you can enjoy your workout while still getting results. Today's video will cover 5 of the best leg exercises for older women with bad knees.
Remember: "Don't train through the pain!" If something hurts, stop your motion before you reach the point of pain. When doing this leg workout for arthritic knees, you may still experience some knee pain. We encourage you to try all of the exercises to find out which ones are the best to add to your knee pain leg workout.
5 Knee Friendly Leg Exercises
#1 (2:12) Dumbbell Deadlift
#2 (3:36) Partial Split Squat
#3 (5:43) Kettlebell Swings
#4 (7:29) Modified Sumo Squat
#5 (8:57) Standing Abduction
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**Disclaimer: This information is for reference purposes ONLY and cannot replace personal information you can and should discuss with your Doctor. If you have any concerns about your health, you should see your Doctor immediately. Results vary by individual, so we do not guarantee you will get the same results as any shown here or on our website.

[@pattydesmaisons6611]

I've had both knees replaced (2013) and have been doing these exercises for a few years. They have been presented well in the video and I would recommend anyone with issues to give them a try. Start slow and give yourself a chance to strengthen all those muscles around your joints.

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Thank you Patty 🙏

[@chinghuichen9503]

How often for these leg exercise? Does it require resting 1-2days? What is maximum benefits in term of how many times per week?

[@chilvilly]

thank you

[@amyplemire]

Wow, these are great! Thanks for the feedback. Struggling with arthritic knees and worried my quads are beginning to atrophy because I can’t do any more exercises at the gym. I’m trying these now!

[@langho5704]

aggravated my knee recently and this video is a blessing, was worried I couldn't train legs anymore

[@wsymphony]

I hope you get better soon.

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I hope you recover soon Lang Ho 🙏

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[@kathleenhuld5320]

I love this video. I am thankful I found this. My knees were so painful ❤

[@MarianRothschild]

Fantastic! Lots of us need this. Could you please do a video on arms and shoulders for people who have shoulder issues? That'd be super!

[@jackiealv6547]

Excellent video ! Thanks a lot

[@myfirstrodeo208]

I’m excited watching this because I’ve been doing my lunges partially because I can’t do full one yet. I’ve been doing it right and that excites me. I’m also happy to learn I can do partial squats too. Thanks man. Subbed.

[@kathym.5676]

Great leg exercise workout. I’m 57 and had arthroscopic surgery on my knee for small meniscus tear 7 weeks ago- looking forward to getting back to running soon. This set will help me achieve that goal. Thanks!

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You're very welcome Katie! Best luck and a speedy recovery 🙏🏼

[@jeannetecollete7400]

Thank you for always bringing us these great videos so we can stay in shape and even more legs that are so tedious to exercise them, but your videos give me energy to exercise, keep it up.

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[@kidbrave_7673]

Amazing video!! Thank you, so much for making this content I just tried it for the first time today and I instantly feel relief in both my knee's. 🙏🙌

[@twinkletoes1082]

Definitely going to try these, have found all videos really useful and authentic not like others just trying to get money our of you. Keep up the good work Dr Anthony 😁😁😁

[@kevingreene4399]

So true. Dr. A makes videos for everyone and explains the reason for the exercises and nutrition better than anyone on CZcams. His knowledge likely took years to gain by studying and learning what works. Too many other CZcamsrs are just Googling information.

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[@prityrose6148]

True

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[@vanderdossantos6676]

I have osteoarthritis and o have difficulties to work out my legs do to knee pain. I’ll try these exercises today.

[@jolam8352]

Love your teaching video❤️ it’s really reachable and doable for me!

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Thanks for posting this video.

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[@luisacarpenter8259]

Simple and easy demonstration. This will definitely help me out a lot. Thanks for the video!

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[@julietcrasta4884]

All of these are so helpful. Will be trying these. Thanks a ton.

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[@huizc2250]

Thank you so much, this is such a helpful video and I really needed it.

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Your video's are very informative and encouraging. Thanks Anthony.

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Just found this video! Such a god send! Thank you for your clear instructions and guidance! Very helpful!! Thank you!

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thank you so much for making this

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You make fantastic videos, very inspirational, helpful, professional and informative ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you. 💚

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[@easypeasy7584]

Very helpful. I have started getting knee/lower leg issues when squatting so I have been looking for valid substitutes. It is really bad that you cant train quads properly like this but this is better than doing nothing 💪

[@mguen826]

Thanks a lot from Germany!

[@SuzanneKirshPianist]

Helpful to this guide. Thank you.

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[@russellfritsche7541]

This is really a big help. thank you for sharing.

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[@melodielester2437]

Perfect video. Now I feel like I can do leg exercises again. Thank you!

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Thank you! Great workout. Very helpful!

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So very helpful. Thank you!

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Trully love how you share these simple steps.Thank you so much also love your simple yet great explaination❤.

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I was searching for this workout. Thanks

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[@Oddavid]

this is was i needing, thanks for this excellent tips!

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Bery effective and clearly explained. Uou rock!

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Excellent video!!

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Thanks for sharing this video.it's really helpful

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[@shobanagangadharan6936]

Truely inspiring, I am going to begin & follow your exercises this weekend. God bless you

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[@lisaslade1004]

Awesome video!

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V informative and good Thank You! Subscribed

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Awesome my friend! Ty 😊

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This is very helpful for my knee, thanks for sharing the video. Hope you make more.

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[@LiamENGL]

I know this is going to help a ton of people, joint care if ridiculously important so it's nice to see someone put so much emphasis on how to exercise with a less than perfect body.

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[@nirmalamenon1718]

This is one of my favourite work out you have posted..thankyou.

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[@mellymell5307]

Thanks 4the info Doc!💪

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[@Tawadeb]

Never thought I could do Bulgarian split squats! Great technique Dr A! Thanks!

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This is really nice video. instructions are straightforward and highly informative

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This is excellent. I am glad I came across your video. So helpful to me. Thank you 🙏

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Thank you!!!

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[@karenbottam4064]

Fantastic, thank you I will definitely be using these. Have had long lay off of weights. Getting back into it 😊👍

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[@annitafonken5498]

Will be doing this workout for sure!

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[@reginadavis1468]

OMG! You are awesome. Thank you so much.

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[@msbarb1]

I found this video VERY Valuable, these are most of the exercisers my physical therapist gave me to do to help strengthen my knew (now close to bone on bone) they are definitely safe for me, thank you for being authentic in help people like me.

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really great and helpful video, thanks for sharing

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Very helpful. Thank u

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Thanks this video

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[@atiarwright9512]

Really informative video, thanks for sharing this awesome video.

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[@santoshipednekar8801]

I was looking for a leg work out which will be easy on my knees. I am so happy i found this leg routine . Thank you so much

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[@jayashreerana3867]

Too good! 💕

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[@JamesBond-mu7jq]

I really needed some exercises that don't hurt my knees and this is great! it's really helpful for me thanks you.

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[@lorrainebonilla8052]

Oh boy I feel the burn thank you for all you do loving it. 🤸🏽‍♀️

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[@allysonleann]

I NEEDED THIS!!!!!

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[@nicolahadley8964]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm going to use it to help strengthen my legs after knee injury and combine it with the full body workout for women over 50. I'm just starting out so will be posting progress online! Great advice, easy to follow and professional - thank you!

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Thank You. I will do⭐️

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Very Informative.

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This video is really useful, thanks

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[@user-nx5kk5ho7j]

TY. I lift weights with my upper body. I had double knee replacements in 2012. And my knees still aren't 💯. Arthritis visits often. I work 40 hrs also. So. I couldn't do much work with my lower body. This routine works wonders. I mean it. I wont get bigger legs. But im getting stronger. TY.

[@firdausbano1688]

Good morning Dr. Thanku for the informative video. Stay blessed.👍

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[@bhavnapandey7928]

thank you so much very helpful video knees exercises.

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[@georgebasham6778]

Great video Dr. Balduzzi

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Thanks so much for this 😁

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[@deborahbehr3910]

Excellent information

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[@jacobsmith214]

Wow, the best exercise for legs. I will try these steps.thanks for this.

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[@debbiemoulson9511]

Awesome stuff....will try this😉

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Another useful and well explained video by Fit Father Project. I eagerly waiting for your videos. Thanks for sharing.

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[@jackjohnson7853]

Definitely going to try some of these out, can definitely help my bad knee condition!

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[@malcolmmetty539]

knee exercises that are easy on the knees are exciting and inspiring , instructions are straightforward and highly informative , thanks for pointing out the limitations of these exercises
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[@karmel1303]

Thanks for useful exercises.

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[@steevtan6788]

I've been trying to get my mom to exercise with me but it's been really tough because she has bad knees. I can't wait to show her this video, I'm pretty sure she'll be able to do at least some of the exercises you recommended, this is really gonna help. Thanks a lot Dr. A, you are helping to make so many people's lives better!

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Great, very useful video!!!!!🤝👌👌👏🤗

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[@wordswordswords8203]

I can do the last one. Thank you very much, friend.

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[@mdjhossain9442]

I'm pretty sure she'll be able to do at least some of the exercises. This is really nice video. Thanks for sharing.

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[@rayamalam2734]

This video of yours is ideal for foot and knee care. It helped me a lot. I started from today. Thanks for sharing the video.

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[@khalidsalim1079]

are these exercises good with the time?

[@williamwatson231]

That's really very important for me, I've dealt with some kind of knee pains for months, must going to try it.

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[@fahimzaman467]

Really good video want you to make more ❤️❤️

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[@mariegiroli5126]

Just what I needed ❤️thank you from Toronto Canada:) I have Osteoarthritic knees🤪

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[@nicolemartin467]

My mom has the same problem and she's always saying that leg exercises hurt her bad knees. I'm going to send her Dr. Balduzzi's video as this will definitely help her do these exercises the right way and to minimize the pain. Always great videos on this channel!

[@carolanne9450]

I will surely try these exercises.

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[@sholjas13]

Really neat, thank you very much 🏅🙋‍♀️☯️

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[@tonylars4128]

This comes in helpful for a lot of people including me who have bad knees but still want to work their whole body out :)

[@FitMotherProject]

Excellent Tony! These exercises are great to gain your strength back👍🏼

[@sheejashaji1091]

Very good

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[@brendarogers2627]

Love your workouts I'm over 50 fits into my schedule perfect

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[@shuaneorareneebiera7300]

very helpful video knees exercises.

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[@PK-se2jh]

Thankyou :)

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[@Sunny74-]

Very valuable!! Wow I just learned how NOT to irritate my knees 🙏🏽 Thank you so much !

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[@debbiemoulson9511]

Tried it, liked it....thank you!😉

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[@christophercanady4257]

It's very useful video, helpful to overcome the knee problem. Thanks for sharing this video

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[@gideonjpeet4639]

This is very effective kind of exercise.

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[@kylek2708]

Thank you, Great for my knees

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