Knee Strengthening Exercises

galwayspur

Hi All,

**not looking for medical advice**

over the past 4-5 weeks I've been suffering with a post-run ache in the back of my left knee& at the top of my calf area. The best way I can describe it is that my left knee feels weaker than my right (it feels that way during the run as well). It comes about after any run I do at the moment to varying degrees - less signifcant after 5k race...more after 8 mile slow run.

I'm reducing the amount of miles I do in an effort to get rid but would also like to strengthen my knees to avoid a recurrence. Are there any exercises that can be done relatively easy in the home that may help?

I have some weights, dumbells and a barbell also if they are needed.

Thanks
gs.

heffsarmy

Recently, I have been getting something similar after my long runs, sometimes I have to cut the long run. Anyways, I started to do sqauts, one leg squats with no weights, lunges with weights and calf raises, they help, but this comes and goes.

tunguska

I got this book a while back, did the job for my knees.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Treat-Your-Own-Knees-Responsiveness/dp/0897934229/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305563829&sr=1-1

LaHaine

Squats, one legged squats, lunges, even just with body weight to start off.

airscotty

Good technique is the most important thing.