Any work-out / fitness people can help me out?

I want/need to build up my leg muscles a little, squats are no good because I have knee troubles. Would building quads help strengthen my knee?

I'm not exactly a body builder here, but I bought some resistance bands. I have started an exercise where I'm seated with the band around my ankles, and I extend one leg at a time.

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TexChik · F

With bad knees, you need to get cleared by your doctor before working out that requires bending it. There are lots of isometric and resistance band exercises if you cant do any weights.

Tracos · 51-55, M

this!

Emele · 31-35, FVIP

@TexChik Because it's not weight bearing though I don't think it is too much of a concern. I know 100% the first thing I would be told is 'lose weight' as that is what is taxing my knees, I have put on around 20lbs since my last visit.

I will take it easy though for sure and look at more resistance stuff.