momincharge
Cathlete
Does anyone have suggestions for strengthening the muscles around the knees? Isn't this what needs to be done to help "strengthen" the knees? Any suggestions from the educated crowd or the guru herself would be appreciated!
exercise to strengthen muscles around the knees
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Cathe Friedrich
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Hi! One of the best exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee is the leg extention. I find this to be done most comfortably on a leg extension machine however, if you do not have access to one you can sit at the edge of a bench or table (your feet must not touch the floor)with an ankle weight on and extend your leg forward, contracting your quadricep, and then return your leg almost back to your starting position. Do this for three sets of 16 reps or less, depending on how heavy your ankle weight is.
momincharge
Cathlete
Thanks for the quick reply! Congrats on the new Bambino on the way. Hope you are feeling well! Better watch out at this rate you will catch up to me soon LOL! Many blessings to you and yours!