After 40 odd years wear and tear, then 18 months ago a MTB with a too low saddle my knees aren’t as good as they used to be. (Damn this not being an indestructible teenager anymore!) Looking for some good exercise to add to improve their strength, stability and reduce the chances of damage. I’m al…

I always hear that knee pain is a symptom of weaknesses in other parts of your body (ie hips).

[image] BillyWaldman: I always hear that knee pain is a symptom of weaknesses in other parts of your body (ie hips). This is often the case. Assuming this is PFPS (patellofemoral pain syndrome): Clam shells Single leg dead lifts Glute bridges Hamstring curls with a ball Monster walks Banded…

As I am getting older I think I need to warm up more too. My left knee will feel sometimes on first movement in the morning (particularly cycling) that it could fold the wrong way but once warmed up it’ll be rock solid. I am needing to get into a more regular routine of squatting with light weight…

I think someone mentioned these in a previous thread How To Do Knees Over Toes Guy's Best Exercise | ATG Split Squat - YouTube ETA: Anyone check out The Kneesovertoesguy's advice on youtube?

I second all the exercises listed above. In addition to strengthening the VMO I’m going to add stretching the hips. A weak VMO and tight IT band and hips is a recipe for bad patella tracking. That was my way out of the aforementioned PFPS. Likewise you’ll probably be more sensitive to bike fit from …

(Different tack. Note that I am not affiliated with or sponsored by Stōkō) I’m 53, ex rugby and lacrosse player. Ligament damage to both knees. Right hip displasia. Mountain biking IS my retirement, no knees left sport so I need to keep things working. I do body and light weight strength train…

KneesOverToesGuy mentioned above has a bunch of great stuff. Hip flexors can absolutely cause knee pain too so having a good daily stretching / rolling routine can help with that. Here’s my secret that’s helped tremendously. Zero drop barefoot shoes. Seriously, but not for running, not for hi…

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@Jonathan 's thread on this is well worth a read - [FAQ] How to Fix Knee Injuries for Cyclists (Knee Pain)

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