Exercises to Reduce Knee Pain

Heel and calf stretch

This stretch targets the muscles in your lower leg, specifically your calf muscles.

Quadriceps stretch

This stretch targets your quadriceps, the muscles at the front of your thighs. Performing this move can help improve the flexibility in your hip flexors and quadricep muscles.

Hamstring stretch

This stretch targets your hamstrings, the muscles in the back of your thigh.

Half squat

Half squats are an excellent way to strengthen your quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings without straining your knees.

Calf raises

This exercise strengthens the back of your lower legs, which includes your calf muscles.

Hamstring curl

The standing hamstring curl targets your hamstrings and glutes. It also requires core strength to keep your upper body and hips steady.

Leg extensions

Using your own body weight to strengthen your quadriceps, rather than a weighted machine, helps keep added pressure off your knees.