This Lower-Body Dumbbell Workout Is Knee-Strengthening

If you have weak knees, navigating a lower-body dumbbell workout can feel like dancing in tight shoes. Just like ill-fitting footwear limits your ability to move freely, knee discomfort can hinder your workout, reducing mobility and increasing injury risk. Izzi Lynn, a Barry’s instructor, suggests that knee achiness during exercises may signal weak ankles, hips, or other leg areas. Strengthening leg muscles, like quads and glutes, supports and protects the knees. This knee-friendly dumbbell workout focuses on controlled, fluid movements to build muscle and prevent knee issues. Join our July 2024 Movement of the Month Club to follow this knee-strengthening routine. Each day, perform specific dumbbell exercises with a full workout on Sunday. Strengthen your lower body with deadlifts, split squats, curtsy lunges, bear plank to pike, single-leg deadlifts, and snatches. These exercises improve overall body strength, balance, coordination, and joint stability. Check out the videos for proper form and technique to protect your knees during the workout.