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Sam Rider

"My favorite knee-strengthener"—an expert trainer shares her favorite 15-minute leg workout, featuring her go-to move for knees

Woman in lunge position. She is in a living area and is wearing matching sportswear.

Sore knees are a common problem, but why? And is there anything you can do about it?

Trainer Carrie Baxter from fitness app Mvmnt says painful knees are typically caused by inflammation, prolonged overuse or fatigue, previous injury, or simply tightness around the joint. "Weakness, tightness or imbalances in the surrounding muscles, especially the hamstrings and glutes, is another common culprit," says Baxter.

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