Purpose:

To teach proper use of the knees. To strengthen and straighten a weak knee and become aware of using it.

Approach:

Bend the knee as far forward as possible. Keep the feet parallel and the knee directly above the foot.

Notes:

I had never thought about my knees. After all, I had a back problem, not a knee problem. No specialist had ever mentioned my knees. In one of my very early visits Bernie asked me to stand up, put my left leg forward, and flex the left knee forwards and down a number of times. I could barely do it. Then the same with my right knee. What a difference! This is a potent exercise just for a weak knee. It looks easy, but exercising a weak knee may be hard work. For me, 25 Left Knee Bends were difficult. My knees are still not at all equal, but I have made some real progress. The knee and leg will feel lighter after this exercise.

Selection of Exercises:

Disclaimer:

I am not a qualified physician. As with all exercise programs, when using these routines and examples shown, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you may want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing these exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Theoryofexercise.com will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of this information shared on this website.