workout

28 Min Knee Strengthening & Knee Stretches

28 min

Bodyweight

Beginner

Here's a complete knee rehabilitation routine. First, perform knee stretches to improve mobility and range of motion. Then perform knee strengthening exercises designed to enhance knee stability and strengthen the muscles around the knee. You'll need a chair and then either a towel, band, or strap. You'll also need either a low aerobic box or a stack of books.

Knee Stretches
Lying Heel Slides x 15 sec hold
Seated Heel Slides x 15 sec hold
Seated Calf Stretch x 15 sec hold 
Hamstring Stretch x 15 sec hold
Patella Stretch x 15 sec
Figure Four x 15 sec hold 
Lying Quad Stretch x 15 sec hold

Knee Strengthening
Complete 2 rounds of the following exercises:
Low and Slow Step Up x 12
Split Squat x 8
Chair Get Ups / Chair Squat x 12
Wall Sit x 30 seconds