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    Knees-Friendly Legs

    Knees-Friendly Legs

    Glutes & Legs
    Beginner
    2 routines

    Beginner lower-body plan emphasizing glutes and hips with minimal knee stress; controlled ROM, no jumping.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Glute Activation & Hinge

    Beginner

    Prioritize hip thrust and hinge patterns, then add abduction and controlled posterior-chain accessories.

    1. Hip Thrusts

      3 sets
      12 reps
      60s rest
    2. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

      3 sets
      10 reps
      75s rest
    3. Glute Bridge March

      3 sets
      10 reps
      45s rest
    4. Side Lying Clam

      3 sets
      15 reps
      45s rest
    5. Standing Hip Abduction

      3 sets
      12 reps
      45s rest
    6. Bent Leg Kickback (kneeling)

      3 sets
      12 reps
      45s rest
    7. Bodyweight Good Morning

      3 sets
      12 reps
      60s rest

    Day 2 — Knee-Friendly Squat & Unilateral

    Beginner

    Use supported squats and single-leg bridges to build stability and glute strength with low knee load.

    1. Bodyweight Bench Squat

      3 sets
      12 reps
      60s rest
    2. Glute Bridge One Leg on Floor (bent knee)

      3 sets
      10 reps
      60s rest
    3. Transverse Step Up

      3 sets
      10 reps
      60s rest
    4. Side Lying Leg Raise

      3 sets
      12 reps
      45s rest
    5. Standing Hip Abduction (bent knee)

      3 sets
      12 reps
      45s rest
    6. Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel

      3 sets
      10 reps
      60s rest
    7. Straight Leg Kickback (kneeling)

      3 sets
      12 reps
      45s rest
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