5 Seated Knee-Strengthening Exercises for Arthritis and Knee Pain

If standing exercises feel difficult right now, you can still strengthen your knees and legs from the comfort of a chair. In this episode, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn guides you through five gentle, seated knee exercises for arthritis, knee pain, and lower-body weakness. Each chair exercise works a different muscle group that supports everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and standing up. You’ll also learn easier and more challenging options so you can adapt the routine to your current strength and mobility. The five seated exercises include: • Seated leg kicks for your thigh muscles • Isometric heel presses for your thighs, hamstrings, calves, and glutes • Seated side steps for your hip and glute muscles • Pillow squeezes for your inner thighs • Seated heel and toe raises for your calves and shin muscles These joint-friendly chair exercises are a manageable option for older adults, beginners, and anyone living with knee osteoarthritis, painful knees, balance concerns, or difficulty exercising while standing. Begin with the variations that feel right for your body and gradually build your repetitions over time. For additional support, start your free trial of Adventurers for Life and follow guided strength and mobility workouts created for people with osteoarthritis and joint pain: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Complete at your own risk.