Knee Pain Hiking Downhill? 4 Exercises Every Hiker Should Train

Do your knees hurt hiking downhill? This video breaks down why descents can be tough on your legs and gives you 4 exercises to build the strength and control hikers actually need. You’ll also get a simple 8 week training plan, plus 4 things you can do on your very next hike to make downhill hiking feel better and more controlled. We’ll cover: • Step-downs • Split squats • Single-leg RDLs • Calf raises • A simple 8-week strength progression • 4 downhill hiking techniques you can use immediately Hiking downhill requires your legs to repeatedly slow and control your body with every step. That’s why descents can feel so much harder on your knees than climbing. CHAPTERS 00:00 Do Your Knees Hurt Hiking? 00:28 What We’re Going to Cover 00:51 Why Downhill Hiking Is Hard on Your Knees 01:23 Exercise 1: Step-Downs 01:55 Why Your Legs Hurt After Hiking 02:25 Exercise 2: Split Squats 03:19 Exercise 3: Single-Leg RDLs 04:06 Exercise 4: Calf Raises 04:42 Your 8-Week Hiking Strength Plan 05:57 4 Ways to Save Your Knees on Your Next Hike 07:19 Keep Training for the Trail Want to know where your hiking fitness stands right now? Take the Hiker Fit Test:    • 5 Simple Tests Every Hiker Should Be Able ...   ‪@HikeLongevity‬ is about helping you hike stronger today so you can still be hiking decades from now. Subscribe for hiking specific strength, mobility, balance and training that actually translates to the trail. This video is for general education and is not medical advice. #Hiking #HikingFitness #KneeStrength