Say Goodbye to Weak Knees with these 6 Strengthening Exercises

LEG LIFTS

1. Lie on your back with one leg bent and the other straight.

2. Raise your straight leg to the height of the opposite knee.

3. Hold it for 3-5 seconds.

4. Slowly lower your leg back down to the floor.

5. Repeat two more times and switch sides.

HAMSTRING CURLS

1. Hold on to the back of a chair for balance and stand straight with the knees only 1-2 inches apart.

2. Slowly bend one knee and bring your heels as close to your buttocks.

3. Hold it for 305 seconds.

4. Slowly lower your leg.

5. Repeat two more times with the same leg and switch sides.

SINGLE-LEG DIP

1. Place two chairs on either side for balance.

2. Lift one leg slightly in front of you.

3. Slowly lower yourself down a few inches placing your weight onto the heel of your supporting leg.

4. Hold for 3-5 seconds.

5. Slowly straighten up.

6. Repeat two more times with the same leg and switch sides.

STEP EXERCISES

1. Step one foot on a step bench or a platform not taller than 6 inches.

2. Lift your other foot on the floor not letting it touch the step bench or platform.

3. Hold for 305 seconds.

4. Slowly lower the hanging foot down and then follow it with your stepping foot.

5. Repeat and switch sides.

WALL SQUATS

1. Stand with your head, back, and hips against a wall.

2. Step both feet about 2 feet from the wall, hip-width apart.

3. Slowly slide down the wall just above a normal sitting position.

4. Hold for 5-10 seconds then slowly slide up.

5. Repeat.

SIDE LEG RAISES

1. Lie on one side with your legs stacked.

2. Bend the bottom leg for support.

3. Straighten the top leg and raise it to 45 degrees.

4. Hold for 5 seconds, lower, and repeat 10-15 times.

5. Switch sides and repeat.