Knee pain is very common nowadays because people are less mobile due to their desk jobs. If knee pains are not taken care of, it can turn into something more severe. Accordingly, sometimes, the knee pain is not caused by the knee itself because there are muscles surrounding it that may have problems. So, if you want to help with your knee pain and strengthen your knees, check out the video below!
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Note, however, that if you practice these yoga poses and you feel any pain or discomfort, do not push through. Seek medical help immediately.
So, to start with the yoga poses for strengthening your knee, the first pose is the Utkatasana. It is as if you are squatting but you do not go so low as when you squat. This pose strengthens your quadriceps and hamstrings.
Next is the half-moon pose. This pose is great for building strength in the muscles that support the knee. You will stand on one leg and slowly bring your other leg up while you have you two arms on the ground. Then, as you’ve found your balance, bring your other arm up.
The Other Yoga Poses For Knee Strength
The third yoga pose for strengthening your knee is the bridge pose. It helps align your knees while strengthening your back. Check the video on how to do this yoga pose.
The fourth yoga pose is the Camel Pose. Kneel on the mat and try reaching backwards. Place your hands on your ankles and arch your back. Let your head fall back while doing this pose.
The last pose you can try for knee strengthening is the Wide Angle Forward Seated Bend. It is like a child’s pose but you have your legs spread wide apart. Flex your feet to activate your leg muscles when you are doing this pose.
Yoga has been a popular exercise option for strengthening knees. In particular, standing poses in hatha yoga are effective in strengthening the knees and stabilizing the joints. They help reduce knee pain and correct structural imbalances that can lead to wear and tear. However, you should be aware that these poses require extra leg work and mindfulness.
