Do you have knock-knees or knees that turn inward? You might notice it during exercises (like squats, step ups, or lunges) or it might be present all the time when you’re standing and walking. The technical name is knee valgus. Women are especially prone to knee valgus because of the shape of the pelvis. Since our hips are wider, we have a wider Q-angle (the angle of the femur bones down to the knees).

Knee valgus can be caused by knee arthritis and/or weak muscles in the outer hip and foot (inner arch). It could be harmless or it could make you more likely to suffer from knee pain, injury, or falls. Since you tend to see it more in older adults, it may be one of those things you want to prevent or correct so that you look and feel younger!

Here are the top 5 exercises you can do to fix and prevent knee valgus a.k.a. knock-knees:

1. Banded Clams

2. Lateral Band Walks

3. Arch Lifts a.k.a. Short Foot

4. Banded Box Squats

5. Banded Hip Thrusts or Bridges

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