Protect Your Knees: Strength Exercises for Runners

Runners knee is a common issue for runners. With this 'Protect Your Knees: Strength Exercises for Runners' routine you can strengthen the muscles around the knee to help prevent runners knee from ever happening!

[matthewbillis]

I've been going through these exercises every day for a few days now; it has made a positive difference already. Thanks.

[TheLordPage]

Thanks Ash! I've been plagued by runner's knee this year (my first ever sports injury!) and it's really dented my confidence and affected my overall fitness. I've finally decided to take my joint health and flexibility seriously. Like others have said, this video is very timely for me!

[angelacallaghan]

Thanks Ash. Really good informative video. Got very sore right knee atm so will continue with this video and look at all your others 👍🏻😀

[daveweeden]

Thank you, Ash. Did this because my left knee started to hurt just a little during my run today. It passed quickly; don't think it meant anything, but a bit of strengthening didn't do any harm either. Another one I'll definitely do again!

[williamchiuman]

Thank you Ash for this knee strength exercise.

[karenthompson]

Only just found you Ash. You're so calm and explain everything beautifully. Thank You xx

[MatthewKnightPDX]

Thanks Ash! Getting back into running after several years off due to an old knee injury and loving your videos! The dynamic and static stretching routines and these knee exercises are helping me a lot. One step at a time! Keep it up! ✌🏼

[acquij]

Another excellent video. Just found your channel the other day, I'm trying to get back into running after a longer time off due to injuries. After the first few runs my knee is already acting up again. :/

[brianlindgren]

Another good one. Thanks Ash. Day off running, set a PB in the Half Marathon yesterday. Training for a Full in 4 weeks. This week will be longest mileage before the taper. Knees are feeling good so I must be doing something right. Thanks again.

[brianhayward]

Ash is the man! I have had runners knee since march 18 and have been doing your stretches and knee strength exercises. While it’s getting better… I don’t feel quite ready to start running again. I’m blessed to be able to walk at a fast pace. Any advice on how to ease back into running safely? Thx bud

[edinahkwamboka]

As always, Thank you Ash for helping me run better

[JaiWatkins]

Thank you ash! Can you make more 15 min pre run stretches?

[stellajames]

Thanks! I'm prepping for the NY Marathon, my first. Want to strengthen my knees so they carry me through to the finish line.

[rebeccacraggs]

Thank you. Really enjoyed this. Doing my first half marathon in a week and suffering with my ITB. Hoping this will help sort my pain out before the run. Great video

[CarolFraserNutritionist]

Much needed! I'm due my next run tomorrow morning. Followed your video tonight and feel the difference. Soon share my whole routine as I've put together the videos that have been of great benefit. Thanks again 😊

[steadiknight_]

Did a 5K yesterday and 15 mins my knee pain came back and it was baddd… hurt so much had to nearly walk back home..so hoping to strengthen during rest of this year

[StephenChanning]

Cheers Ash, this video came along with perfect timing. It will be a regular ‘go to’ 👍

[IzzyPorter]

Hi Ash! I’m always very grateful for your videos :) Just wondering how often I should be doing these stretches if I’ve been getting knee pain on my longer runs?

[windydexty]

ive started doing high school cross country and these stretches are helping out a lot! thanks!

[gracechen]

Thanks, Ash! This is really helpful! I especially appreciate you pointed out which areas of the muscles where we should feel the impact. It helped me to know whether I did it right or not! Thank you.