10 Squat Variations for Painful Knees (No More Pain!)

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  • @mellowjammer
    @mellowjammer 2 місяці тому +75

    I need you as my personal trainer. You have the best content (by far) for lower body exercises and therapy!

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +9

      Thank you so much for your kind words. You can join me in our monthly workouts inside Adventurers for Life!

    • @4lb280
      @4lb280 2 місяці тому +3

      She is the best of the best.

    • @maheshshah-j2y
      @maheshshah-j2y 2 місяці тому +3

      Dear ❣️ you are a good inspiration 😂 my full day goes doing exercises a plate is inserted in my wrist i have to keep it moving every hour my ortho has said ❤ with love from India 💞 🎉

    • @ThetennisDr
      @ThetennisDr 2 місяці тому

      I'm trying to play pro tennis at 47 years old. And be at least top 50 in n the world. Hope your page helps me to get there thank you. ​@@arthritisadventure

    • @mithaliwaghray6364
      @mithaliwaghray6364 2 місяці тому

      Dear Alyssa
      I had an injury two years ago Meniscus Tear due to which having a swelling in the foot could you please suggest if I can do Squats

  • @wickedcabinboy
    @wickedcabinboy 2 місяці тому +55

    In my 20s, long before the internet, I never imagined that near 70, I would be eagerly watching this video. But here I am, trying to get stronger and lose weight. And both knees reminding me that I'm not 25 anymore. You're doing us a great service. Thank you,

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +9

      I'm so glad you're watching too. I'm happy my information can benefit so many people.

    • @ChittarupaYoga
      @ChittarupaYoga 2 місяці тому +5

      It's great that you have her to learn from. Her information is top notch.

    • @krishnamurarirai1577
      @krishnamurarirai1577 2 місяці тому +4

      I am 68 yes, I'm angry £ jealous of your thighs my thighs used to have after my stroke&accident now my right leg is very weak ,after watching you Will Harlow and❤ a few others my doctors says I should have a hip replacement but all of are against it even my physio now my legs are very weak I just drop like got no bones or muscles what is your advise walking is very bad now d❤rom 7 K - 15 K now 3k steps is very hard am scared to walk

    • @elchappy2809
      @elchappy2809 Місяць тому +1

      I am too 70 yrs old and your videos are greatly appreciated! I pass them on to my girfriends as well!!😂❤

    • @denisegarcia4435
      @denisegarcia4435 Місяць тому

      Wishing u good luck. Don't give up. It I can do this so can u! 🦵🦵💪

  • @sharona-k4r
    @sharona-k4r 2 місяці тому +12

    Wow, this is the first time I’ve done squats without knee pain. I thought it was just inevitable. Thank you!!!

  • @patricia753
    @patricia753 2 місяці тому +14

    Alyssa, I just did your 45 minute walk with your in law grandmother. I am 63y and I just have to say, the video was Great, and you grandmother is AMAZING!!! 87y and TOTALLY Able to keep up!! She and You are So Inspirational!! Thank you! I couldn't find that video on my phone, so I thought I'd leave the comment here. Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Delfin_Azul
    @Delfin_Azul 19 днів тому +1

    I can't thank you enough for this. I have knee pain with squats, and I really want to strengthen my legs. Thank you so much 💕

  • @BobGray903
    @BobGray903 2 місяці тому +12

    Plenty of exercises to work on here to try and build up my leg strength and hopefully help me walk with less pain. Thanks Alyssa.

  • @bevkleckner7414
    @bevkleckner7414 2 місяці тому +15

    Absolutely fantastic video!!!!

  • @bhanushivkumar4738
    @bhanushivkumar4738 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much for these exercises ❤ My knees feel better after doing this.

  • @charleschannell2286
    @charleschannell2286 11 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I’ve had knee surgery on both legs, foot surgery and broke my leg years ago. Thru all that, I lost so much strength in my legs and can’t squat anymore. The hard part is getting started once you lost the ability and this video is going to help me build up to do squats again. I’m looking forward to using your videos as I age.

  • @mamtashrivastava8024
    @mamtashrivastava8024 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for giving so many ways to do squat I can do sumo squat easily but will try others as well, thanks again for motivating our lazy souls.

  • @rosarieramon1081
    @rosarieramon1081 2 місяці тому +5

    Oh Alyssa, thank you for showing us these squat variations. I am having knee discomfort. I had physical therapy done and it helped a bit. My time ran out. My therapist gave me workouts to do at home. I will use some of your squats and be consistent with them. I come to the realization that being a senior I will need to do them happily ever after 😊

  • @carolinejohn4537
    @carolinejohn4537 2 місяці тому +9

    AMAZING, INFORMATIVE, ENCOURAGING, AS ALWAYS !!! Thanks Alyssa

  • @yvonneberrios846
    @yvonneberrios846 2 місяці тому +4

    You are just what I was looking for! I've always struggled with squats and not even in PT was I introduced to different ways of squatting. Thank you!

  • @4lb280
    @4lb280 2 місяці тому +5

    I've been doing the modified single leg squat and I feel zero knee pain. I'm so happy!! Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @bartrice8278
    @bartrice8278 2 місяці тому +7

    Excellent video! Your information is so helpful and has helped me immensely! Thank you!

  • @terihoward2330
    @terihoward2330 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you, Alyssa for all the video content. My goal is to travel more, and sometimes solo. I find that chair squats, the balance and strength building exercises have really helped me with my confidence to tackle walking thru airports and dealing with the dreaded child height toilets without the fear of being stopped by OA hip flareups. Being able to do some of your videos before sitting in a prolonged position on a flight with very limited space, has made my travel goal more possible...more comfortable. While I can walk up to a mile thru an airport, if need be, flareups do happen. So that is when I dig into your toolbox for movements that I can do on the spot to help ease pain. I'll take the progress I see for now, and I remain hopeful that building hip strength will improve my ability to increase my walking duration and joy of travel.

  • @SallyReid-kg6vd
    @SallyReid-kg6vd 2 місяці тому +3

    The variations are so perfect for anyone learning to squat. Thank you!

  • @laurahapp9840
    @laurahapp9840 2 місяці тому +2

    Alyssa, I have been having some pain in my knees lately at 73. I am so fortunate to find your channel. I have been avoiding lunges and squats but just completed your video on squat variations. I took it easy but got through it and feel good. If I keep up with these, will my knees eventually become stronger? Thank you for your great exercises!

  • @nellyrobertson3871
    @nellyrobertson3871 15 днів тому

    Excellent video! Your sincerity in wanting to help your audience, shines in this video as it does in all your videos. Thank you so much for working so hard in putting this video together. By showing us these different variations, I now have confidence that I can find one that I'll be able to comfortably perform.

  • @cmbooks2000
    @cmbooks2000 2 місяці тому +2

    So appreciate this. I haven't been able to do squats without pain for many years. Thank you

  • @Wannaloom
    @Wannaloom 2 місяці тому +5

    Love everything you share! 😊

  • @ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης
    @ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης 2 місяці тому +5

    Wow! Very nice variations!😊

  • @hussla28
    @hussla28 23 дні тому

    Nice variations to try, i just stopped trying squats due to knee pain, hopefully these will help. Thx

  • @maheshshah-j2y
    @maheshshah-j2y 2 місяці тому +2

    You are a good inspiration dear ❤ I am encouraged to do all exercises twice by noon I have to repeat I'm 75 🎉 with ❤ from Calicut S. India 💞

  • @ChittarupaYoga
    @ChittarupaYoga 2 місяці тому +4

    I love the squat at the sink. That's wonderful.

  • @nancynottage7255
    @nancynottage7255 27 днів тому

    Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! This is fantastic information. I am so grateful!

  • @sparky7915
    @sparky7915 Місяць тому

    Thank you for showing us these exercises. Now I know I have osteoarthritis. All along I thought I had a torn groin muscle and I did not exercise that part of my body.
    Now I will. 😀

  • @spartacusjonesmusic
    @spartacusjonesmusic 2 місяці тому +2

    Good ideas. I've got a hip thing going on that makes hip hinging/squatting tough. But I'm going to try these and see what's what. Thanks!

  • @miraclethankgod9989
    @miraclethankgod9989 2 місяці тому +3

    Hello thank you for the subject mentioned which is knee pain exercises. you re just ❤ for hitting my exactly need straight away
    🤝💪💪

  • @sheana2005
    @sheana2005 2 місяці тому +5

    Hi, I need knee replacement surgery. I’m 73, and due to bad advice, I didn’t get the operation and have limped for 4 years. My gait is unstable, and I have in the last year begun moving and walking very slowly, as if I were in my 90s. I am getting the surgery soon. Will I ever have a normal gait and will I move and walk more quickly again? I feel as if I am 100 years old. Love your videos and that you help people…thanks from my heart.

    • @mariap.894
      @mariap.894 Місяць тому +1

      I wish you all the best!! 🙏❤❤❤❤

  • @Momo-tp9nh
    @Momo-tp9nh Місяць тому

    So helpful. My knee pain went away after doing these exercises. Thank you so much. Now, I just have to be diligent in doing them.

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  Місяць тому

      So glad you've seen such a benefit. There are quite a few videos on my channel to stay consistent.

  • @seanc7476
    @seanc7476 2 місяці тому +14

    Love your quads

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +5

      Lots of hard work. Working on a leg specific video coming up to show a glimpse into my routine.

    • @seanc7476
      @seanc7476 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@arthritisadventure that's something I really need as I have one leg larger. But the thinner leg is stronger than the bigger leg. Can't understand why, either.

    • @kake646
      @kake646 2 дні тому

      @@arthritisadventure I would love to see how your work out for your quads. I need strong quads for my knee.

  • @jackiepenner-lourdes3374
    @jackiepenner-lourdes3374 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Alyssa!

  • @AdrieneJones-i7p
    @AdrieneJones-i7p 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you!! ❤

  • @debburtley1211
    @debburtley1211 28 днів тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for these knee and squat workouts!

  • @CristinaAndo-r5e
    @CristinaAndo-r5e 20 днів тому

    Awosome video, you’re an amazing teacher❤

  • @rumplestilskinbob7415
    @rumplestilskinbob7415 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you this is a good exercise 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @PurpleLady9555
    @PurpleLady9555 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this graduated progression. It is tremendously helpful.

  • @sharonjensen3016
    @sharonjensen3016 2 місяці тому +63

    Thank you for hitting this myth on the head. I've filed it with "The only way to treat arthritis is with drug treatments." I said no to drug treatments because they are dangerous.

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +13

      You are so welcome. Glad to hear you like the video.

  • @teresacrowley4076
    @teresacrowley4076 2 місяці тому +5

    Thanks 🙏👍 Alyssa 💚☘️

  • @nhowe1652
    @nhowe1652 2 місяці тому

    Excellent! I liked description and bullet points summarizing which variations are best for which symptom (tight ankl3s, front of knee pain, etc) I also appreciate summary list of the 10 variations at the end of the video.

  • @FarhanMohammed-s7u
    @FarhanMohammed-s7u 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for these squat exercises I’m going to use them in my workout schedule

  • @WendyHannan-pt7ez
    @WendyHannan-pt7ez 2 місяці тому +1

    I love doing squats, it really strengthens your legs, but it kills my injured knees and ankles. Exercising in water helps tremendously, but it’s not always possible. I’ll try again and go slowly , these exercise give me more options. Thanks for this video, I love it.

  • @daxwilkinson767
    @daxwilkinson767 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow its super awesome explanation. ❤

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +2

      Glad you liked it!

    • @daxwilkinson767
      @daxwilkinson767 2 місяці тому +1

      @arthritisadventure hopefully it would be a great help. Got leg shorter than other. I can only do hack sqaut

  • @phyllisruchalski5037
    @phyllisruchalski5037 2 місяці тому +4

    Excellent !!!

  • @sugunachand9427
    @sugunachand9427 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks sister for great information.

  • @JimRedland
    @JimRedland Місяць тому +1

    She’s the best….period!

  • @jaguilar11009
    @jaguilar11009 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for all your help ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

  • @le5866
    @le5866 2 місяці тому +6

    Hello, it’s me again. No worries! I only have positive things to say. Congratulations on earning your doctorate in physical therapy! I assume you have a DPT… your bio with this video states that you’re a “doctor of physical therapy”. I think that is impressive and it gives me more confidence when watching your videos. This is important because there are millions of flakes & frauds on YT, as you probably know. You seem legit, genuinely interested in exercise and mobility, and enthusiastic about what you do. Good job! 🏆 🏅

  • @MrRomrad3
    @MrRomrad3 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

  • @evapaula-re7rp
    @evapaula-re7rp Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this exercise!!!

  • @SED58221
    @SED58221 14 днів тому

    I was diagnosed with righ knee osteoarthritis. I had arthroscopic knee surgery in june 2020. So i need this to strengthen both my quads front, and back , and my inner thighs. And glutes muscles. Had righ spinal fusion surgery in march of this year. So i need to keep my lower body strong.

  • @brendaevers6542
    @brendaevers6542 2 місяці тому

    So informative, helpful and exercises that anyone can do with practical equipment

  • @rosemariefernandes6600
    @rosemariefernandes6600 Місяць тому

    Thanks for making life bearable. God bless you.

  • @philipsamways562
    @philipsamways562 2 місяці тому

    That exercise three with the exercise band around the top of the knees is brilliant. This looks like a glute muscle exercise. I will be doing this in future as my knees tend to veer in because of some degeneration .
    Many thanks for this excellent video

  • @amyrentzel8062
    @amyrentzel8062 Місяць тому

    Excellent video!

  • @paulb1383
    @paulb1383 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the tips...recently had quad/knee surgery and trying to regain my strength but painful. I will give these a try. By the way...Nice quads! ❤

  • @MaruDeJesus
    @MaruDeJesus 2 місяці тому +1

    This video is awesome! Thank you

  • @yaki-moon
    @yaki-moon Місяць тому

    Brillant video, very useful exercises, thank you 👌

  • @amyt1238
    @amyt1238 20 днів тому

    I have mild CP and femoral anteversion causing ATP. Your videos are a godsend.
    Nonetheless any video specifically for hips turning in? ❤

  • @DuncanNewton-w8i
    @DuncanNewton-w8i Місяць тому

    Great informative video !

  • @neetabhupendravikmanivikma2895
    @neetabhupendravikmanivikma2895 2 місяці тому +3

    Million Thanks mam for inspiration Vlog 👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @debbieboyd6241
    @debbieboyd6241 2 місяці тому

    I am so grateful for you! My knees don't work at age 63, like they did when I was younger.

  • @gonicjon
    @gonicjon Місяць тому

    Great lessons... Thanks

  • @justmehere7113
    @justmehere7113 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video!

  • @mmorrissey41
    @mmorrissey41 2 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic ideas

  • @lyndamadrid-miller695
    @lyndamadrid-miller695 2 місяці тому +1

    I really like to watch AlyssaKuhn!! She’s great I wish she could give me personal trainer. 👏🌟💪

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      So glad you like the channel! You can always join Adventurers for Life if you want more direction.

  • @godloveskaren
    @godloveskaren 2 місяці тому

    This was really helpful, thank you 😊!

  • @Momo-tp9nh
    @Momo-tp9nh Місяць тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @MoveU
    @MoveU 24 дні тому

    Nice!👏

  • @RawSimpster
    @RawSimpster 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome!!!! Thank You

  • @patricia753
    @patricia753 2 місяці тому

    Such helpful videos!!! Thank you

  • @dzt18
    @dzt18 2 місяці тому +1

    Great Video

  • @JUANDAVIDZAPATAURIBE
    @JUANDAVIDZAPATAURIBE Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing all this wisdom with us. By the way, it was kinda difficult to concentrate looking at those quads :)

  • @bluerose2682
    @bluerose2682 23 дні тому

    Thank you so Much!!!

  • @jguti1975
    @jguti1975 2 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic video, thanks so much! I have knee chondromalacia and hope pain. I have a few questions: 1. How many of those can I do per workout? 2. I heard somewhere that you shouldn’t squat at 90 degrees, since is the angle with more tension, and that one should squat right before 90, or past it, is this true? 3. I also have ankle arthritis, as well as plantar fasciitis and pain right below the ball of my feet and on the heel, what shoes would you recommend for walking? (I already saw your video but with all I have it was not clear as of which ones could be better). thanks a lot!

  • @irenepalatucci5810
    @irenepalatucci5810 2 місяці тому

    Great Video....

  • @alyzu4755
    @alyzu4755 2 місяці тому

    This is great, thank you!
    I find squats dont hurt nearly as much as lunges. ☺️

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +1

      So glad you thought the video was great. Lunges can be worked on!

  • @andredutoit2739
    @andredutoit2739 2 місяці тому

    Hi Alyssa are these exercises safe after L5 S1 fusion. I'm in my 8th week of recovery after surgery. Love your content

  • @nannettejalal
    @nannettejalal Місяць тому

    Thank youuuuu sooooo much 😊🎉❤

  • @tonyfrondozo7886
    @tonyfrondozo7886 2 місяці тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @sparky7915
    @sparky7915 Місяць тому

    I have been doing some strength training for my forearms. In place of weights I have been using big empty jars of peanut butter. I also use other sizes of plastic bottles. I just fill them with water. When I need more weight I just pick a plastic bottle filled with water. For my one exercise I lift a recyclable shopping bag with plastic water bottles in it. Saves money!!

  • @MultiKingvegeta
    @MultiKingvegeta 2 місяці тому

    Man i love this chanel

  • @emmyguiang5216
    @emmyguiang5216 Місяць тому

    Can you also share a video for upper body toning and strengthening especially arms using weights?

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  Місяць тому

      Those videos are in my membership, Adventurers for Life!

  • @bethanygates864
    @bethanygates864 2 місяці тому

    I've had two orthopedic surgeons tell me to avoid jumping, running, squats and lunges due to osteoarthritis. They've then referred me to Physical therapists who tell me to do squats and lunges. It's so confusing! I stopped doing the squats when I got crepitus-squeaky knee. I want to start again but am afraid of more damage. Thank you for the variations.

  • @jyothikeralapur9874
    @jyothikeralapur9874 2 місяці тому

    I was researching so much about this, finally gave up and decided squats are not for me. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. What is the frequency of doing this entire set of exercises?

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому

      These aren’t necessarily meant to be done back to back to back. The goal is to choose 1 or 2 variations that feel good to you and focus on those- every other day

    • @jyothikeralapur9874
      @jyothikeralapur9874 2 місяці тому

      @@arthritisadventure thank you

  • @CristinaAndo-r5e
    @CristinaAndo-r5e 22 дні тому

    You have amazing defined leg muscles! How did you do it?

  • @americasariesson1862
    @americasariesson1862 2 місяці тому +1

    This gal is a light in the world. Full stop.

  • @JoeSam-i1d
    @JoeSam-i1d Місяць тому

    Tq for the instructions pls do a full workout with kettlebell only tq

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  Місяць тому

      I have some kettlebell workouts in my membership, Adventurers for Life.

  • @HaclaApps-os6uc
    @HaclaApps-os6uc 2 місяці тому +1

    Do you have exercises that would help with scoliosis at lower back with osteoarthritis/stiff hips???

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому

      Here's a video on stiff hips. ua-cam.com/video/AvY42yf57GQ/v-deo.html

  • @lindafleming255
    @lindafleming255 2 місяці тому +5

    What name and style of shoes are you using..?

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +2

      Here is a link tho the brand of shoes. kurufootwear.sjv.io/qnBZ35

  • @traceynorcross5666
    @traceynorcross5666 Місяць тому

    I had a partial knee replacement 18 months ago, when doing weighted squats, if I have my toes at 10-2 the knee plays up, if I point them straight ahead, there is no problem

  • @poppydaiz
    @poppydaiz 2 місяці тому

    I never knew that squats can help with strengthening the core.😊

  • @maryalgar8779
    @maryalgar8779 2 місяці тому +1

    OK, it's clear now why you have such strong, great legs!

  • @FarhanMohammed-s7u
    @FarhanMohammed-s7u 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @robertwharen8897
    @robertwharen8897 Місяць тому

    This is great info! BTW, you’re really pretty!

  • @charborgmann954
    @charborgmann954 2 місяці тому +2

    Are u able to do these if had knee replacement 1 year ago

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому +3

      Yes, squats are very possible after a knee replacement, it's just all about what feels best and gradually working up to it

  • @helenpeters7974
    @helenpeters7974 Місяць тому

    I have no cartilage Dr said i should not squat again ever!! Do you think I can gradually return to squatting heavy after practicing this exercises for some time?

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  Місяць тому

      Squatting is vital for daily life and it certainly can be worked up to. As far as "heavy" is concerned, it is relative, and the weight that you are able to use is going to depend but it doesn't have to be automatically ruled out.

  • @shashijain5084
    @shashijain5084 2 місяці тому

    Lovely doc 🌎🇺🇲☀️

  • @juliekane7210
    @juliekane7210 2 місяці тому

    I really like the lifted heels ( hand weights under foot) ! But I need to build up my VMO muscles! Alysia is there a way to target this area ?

    • @arthritisadventure
      @arthritisadventure  2 місяці тому

      There are quite a few knee videos on my channel. Here is one you could check out next. ua-cam.com/video/ESHFV3Cr3JA/v-deo.html