"Effective Knee Strengthening: Best Stretches, Exercises, and Pitfalls to Dodge"
Knee strengthening exercises can help prevent cartilage degeneration, lower inflammation, and improve pain, stiffness, and joint dysfunction. Leg lifts, standing hamstring curls, hamstring curls on a weight bench, step exercises, single leg dips, and wall squats are effective exercises to strengthen the knees. Post-exercise stretching, including quadricep stretch, toe touches, and standing hamstring stretch, is essential for reducing soreness, improving recovery times, and increasing knee range of motion. These exercises are beneficial for people with knee pain or stiffness and can also be done preventatively, but it's important to consult a healthcare provider before starting a new exercise routine.