5 Easy Chair Exercises for Stronger Knees!

Published at : 17 Dec 2025

Best seated knee exercises ✅

If standing exercises are difficult, it is possible to strengthen knees from a chair.

Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she shows the top 5 seated knee exercises to reduce stiffness, improve strength and decrease pain levels. These knee strength exercises are beginner friendly and can be helpful no matter your fitness level.

Even if you have knee arthritis, knee pain, knee stiffness or loss of range of motion- gentle exercises like these can be incredibly powerful.

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0:00 Introduction
0:53 Leg Kicks
2:10 Press Downs
3:47 Side Steps
5:57 Pillow Squeezes
7:56 Heel-Toe Raises

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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.