My knee hurt every time I did squats until I started doing these three exercises

A woman performs a side plank with elevated leg exercise on a yoga mat outdoors. Her left forearm and foot rest on the ground, while the rest of her body is elevated. Her right hand points upwards and her right leg is elevated parallel to the floor. She is wearing a vest, leggings and sneakers. Behind her we see metal railings. .

I’ve had longstanding issues with one of my knees. I’d come to accept the discomfort as an inevitable part of my life. However, when it started interfering with my workouts, I realized I needed to make a change.

The joint was painful every time I did squats and lunges, which are an essential part of my strength training regime. I went to a physical therapist who advised that I try the three exercises below. He also stressed the importance of completing these exercises multiple times a week.