Knee Exercises

Weak hips, quads, and hamstrings leave the knee joint doing work it was never meant to do alone, which is why gentle strengthening is the first thing most physical therapists reach for. This collection walks through the classic, widely taught exercises — straight leg raises, wall sits, step-ups, hamstring and calf work — with clear form cues and honest notes on what each move can and cannot do. Every guide here sticks to conservative, mainstream exercise guidance: start light, progress slowly, and stop anything that causes sharp pain. None of it replaces an assessment by a doctor or physical therapist, and we say so plainly — especially if your pain is persistent, severe, or followed an injury.