5 Exercises to Increase Knee Strength

Inadequate knee strength is a common issue for many professional and amateur athletes. Incorporating strength training and stretching into your training plan can help increase muscle strength around the knees and reduce your chance of injury.

The idea is to get stronger and maintain that strength, so as we age we can continue the lifestyle we have come to love.

The exercises below are easy to learn and easy to do on your own. None of these exercises are very technical to perform, but they will help strengthen and increase mobility in your lower body. Keep in mind these exercises should be done twice a week.

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Erik Taylor

Erik Taylor is the premiere NASM-certified trainer for runners, cyclist, triathletes and fitness enthusiasts in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. A CrossFit Level 1 instructor, corrective exercise expert and performance enhancement specialist, Erik focuses on functional training. A former competitive cross country and track athlete, Erik understands the commitment involved in being an endurance athlete. Find him at Taylor's Fitness, on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter @Eriktaylorsfit.
Erik Taylor is the premiere NASM-certified trainer for runners, cyclist, triathletes and fitness enthusiasts in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. A CrossFit Level 1 instructor, corrective exercise expert and performance enhancement specialist, Erik focuses on functional training. A former competitive cross country and track athlete, Erik understands the commitment involved in being an endurance athlete. Find him at Taylor's Fitness, on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter @Eriktaylorsfit.

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