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9 Exercises That Can Hurt Your Knees (And How to Modify Them)

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Don't let knee pain take away the fun of your normal exercise! Some common exercises can cause some knee pain (such as lunges, squats, and take-off jacks), but there are ways to avoid it.

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just because you feel knee pain doesn't mean your hips will be ignored. (picture: Ken Stachnik / Livestrong. Com)

this exercise is very helpful for shaping and adjusting your booty! However, if it causes knee pain, the buttocks may be more painful.

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  • , do not put the elbow on the ground, but use a bench to keep the knee away from the ground to reduce knee flexion. Lean forward on the bench, bend the leg at the knee, push back through the heel, and squeeze the gluteus maximus.
  • or, stand up, balance your right foot, bend your left knee slightly, push back through your left heel, and squeeze your gluteus maximus. This activates the muscles without having to lie on the floor.