Powerful Leg & Knee Strengthening Exercises Using Your Body Weight

Knee strengthening exercises like Knee Circles strengthen your knees and legs by using your body weight as resistance.

Do this simple yet effective knee exercise in combination with other stretching and strengthening exercises for the lower body, such as the Forward Lunge, the Thigh Burner and the Forward Backward Bend (see below), and you will develop strong, flexible legs.

Having strong, flexible legs is important for upper body support and goodbalance. Doing regular leg stretching and strengthening exercises also stimulates vital nerve and energy channels from your spine to your toes. Check with your health professional though before trying any new leg or knee exercises, particularly if you have a history of problems in this area.

Knee Circles - Strengthen Your Knees & Ankles

How

1. Stand with your feet together.

Bend your legs and squat down slightly.

Put your hands on your knees so that your palms cover your kneecaps.

Keep your feet firmly on the ground and your eyes focused on your toes.

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2. Slowly and gently begin moving your knees in small, clockwise circles.

Don't make the circles too big - keep your knees above your toes.

If your feet lift up, it means your knees are moving around too widely.

Do 10-15 circles then repeat in the other direction.

Build up to 25-30 circles in each direction, or simply do the exercise for a couple of minutes 2-3 times a day.

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Benefits

• Strengthens your knees & ankles
• Relieves pain & stiffness in your knee & ankle joints

Tips

• Breathe slowly, deeply and evenly through your nose
• Keep the exercise soft - Don't force it
• Stop if you feel any pain

When done regularly, Knee Circles is an effective exercise to strengthen your knees and ankles. No weights are required other than your body weight. Knees Circles and the other leg and knee strengthening exercises on this site are therefore convenient to do any place you like. To enhance the effects of the above knee exercise, also include some (or all) of these other leg and knee strengthening exercises in your routine: