6 best knee-strengthening exercises for runners
Running isn’t bad for your knees, but these knee stretches and strengthening moves can help lessen the impact as you log miles.
Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025
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Knee exercises for runners
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- Side-Lying Leg Raise
- Bridge March
- Single Leg Calf Raises
- Single Leg RDL (Romanian Deadlift)
- Split Squat