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2. The 8 Smartest Knee Exercises to Help Keep Your Joints ... - AOL

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   Why it works: “Squats strengthen the quadriceps muscles which directly connect to the knee,” says Dean Seda, N.A.S.M., a certified personal trainer who specializes in corrective exercise ...

3. 10 Worst Exercises for Bad Knees (And What to Do Instead) - AOL

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   A personal trainer and strength coach outlines 10 of the worst exercises for bad knees and 10 better ... The 7 Most Effective Exercises To Strengthen Weak Knees, Experts ... Running, especially at ...

4. 5 Exercises That Fortify the Cartilage in Your Knees ... - AOL

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   Movement patterns that repetitively place weight on the knee joint—like running or weight lifting—bring cartilage gains. “Similar to a car, your joints require a lubricating fluid called ...

5. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   The position is held as long as possible. The exercise is used to strengthen the quadriceps. Contrary to previous advice in this section, this exercise is NOT good for people with knee problems because the knees bear most of the load, especially when they are held at right angles (90 degrees). [citation needed] Equipment

6. Squat (exercise) - Wikipedia

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   The barbell back squat Bodyweight squat. A squat is a strength exercise in which the trainee lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. During the descent, the hip and knee joints flex while the ankle joint dorsiflexes; conversely the hip and knee joints extend and the ankle joint plantarflexes when standing up.

7. Open kinetic chain exercises - Wikipedia

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   The opposite of OKC are closed kinetic chain exercises (CKC). Both are effective for strengthening and rehabilitation objectives. [1] Closed-chain exercises tend to offer more "functional" athletic benefits because of their ability to recruit more muscle groups and require additional skeletal stabilization. [2]