Gym Workout for Sore Knees.

Need a gym workout with sore knees? I got you.

The upper body exercises we chose keep you off of the ground, as getting down and up again can be bothersome on a sore knee. I'm thinking ahead for you!

Cable Abductions work hips, hamstrings, and your quads a bit, all without bending and extending the knee. It's the bending and extending that cases annoyance most of the time when our knees are talking to us.

Single Leg Deadlifts allow us to work the leg muscles, again, without moving the knee joint too much. We are using isometric muscle contractions to do the job here. 

Foam rolling is best done at the end of the session when the body is warm, but can be done before you begin as well. No strict rules here! When you find a sore spot with the roller, stay on it for a second, and breathe through the discomfort. Four or five long, controlled inhale/exhales will relax it. 

As always, listen to your body and choose weights that feel challenging, though remain in proper posture throughout.