Build lower-body strength with this trainer’s three-move, knee-friendly workout

A woman in a sports bra and leggings is exercising in a tree-filled park on a sunny day. She is in a half-squat position, with a resistance band looped round her thighs and her knees gently bent. Her hands are clasped in front of her.

Lower-body strength training is important because it helps build stability and balance. Working your leg, buttock and abdomen muscles also protects against injury; having stronger muscles in these areas will support key joints, including the hips and knees.

As a certified personal trainer, many of my clients come to me with weak knees, and have difficulty doing certain moves such as squats and lunges. So I’ve designed this knee-friendly three-move workout to build lower body strength. All you need to get started is a looped resistance band and a dumbbell or kettlebell.