Knees Hurt? STOP Doing Squats! Do These 3 "Glute-Activators" Instead.

#KneePain #SeniorFitness #GluteExercises Do you feel a sharp, grinding pain in your knees when you try to stand up from a chair? You might have been told that squats are the "king" of leg exercises, but if you are over 60, they could be the very thing destroying your joints. In this video, we explain why traditional squats act like a "rusty hinge" on worn cartilage and reveal the real biological root cause of senior knee pain: Weak Glutes. We will guide you through 3 simple, surgeon-approved "Glute-Activator" exercises you can do at home. These movements strengthen the muscles that support your knees without grinding bone-on-bone. In this video, you will learn: Why "The Silent Culprit" (Squats) is dangerous for senior knees. The connection between "Gluteal Amnesia" and knee inflammation. Exercise 1: The Glute Bridge (To take pressure off the joint). Exercise 2: The Clamshell (To stabilize the knee while walking). Exercise 3: The Standing Hip Extension (For functional strength). ✅ The 3-Step "Glute Solution" Routine: Glute Bridge: 10 Reps, 2 Sets (Rest 30s in between) The Clamshell: 12 Reps per side, 2 Sets Standing Hip Extension: 10 Reps per leg, 2 Sets ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 - Why your knees hurt when standing up 1:05 - The "Silent Culprit": Stop doing squats! 2:15 - How weak glutes cause knee damage 3:00 - Exercise #1: The Glute Bridge (Demonstration) 4:10 - Exercise #2: The Clamshell (Side Glute Fix) 5:25 - Exercise #3: Standing Hip Extension 6:30 - Summary & Important Safety Warning ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or physical therapist with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or new exercise routine. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have watched on this channel. Sources & Research References Research topics discussed in this video: 1. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): How deep knee flexion (squatting) increases compressive forces on the patella and femoral groove, specifically in older adults with cartilage wear. 2. Gluteus Medius Weakness: The correlation between weak hip abductor muscles (glutes) and increased valgus stress (inward collapse) of the knee joint. 3. Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises: Why low-impact posterior chain activation (bridges/extensions) is safer for osteoarthritis management than high-load anterior loading (squats). #ArthritisRelief #HealthyAging #Over60 #PhysicalTherapy #JointHealth #MobilityForSeniors #BadKnees #HomeWorkout #PainFreeLiving