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My Go-To Gear For Stronger Knees
November 28, 2025
With Black Friday coming up, I wanted to put together a short list of the equipment & tools I personally use every week for knee strength, mobility, and long-term resiliency. None of this is required — you can build stronger, healthier knees with bodyweight alone. But these tools have made my training easier, more effective, and a lot more fun. If you’re looking for gear for yourself (or someone dealing with knee pain), here are some key tools I recommend, along with how I currently use them.
Strengthen Your Knees at Home: 9 Best Exercises for Strong, Pain-Free Knees
February 26, 2025
In this post, I’ll break down 9 of the best exercises to strengthen your knees from home, plus my go-to budget-friendly equipment list to get started. You don’t need a gym or expensive equipment to build strong, resilient knees.
Bulletproof Your Knees at Home: A Complete Knees Over Toes Workout
February 16, 2025
Over my training journey, I’ve discovered some budget-friendly equipment alternatives that allow me to train knees over toes and bulletproof my knees in my 100 sq. ft. home gym. I want to share what I’ve learned to help anyone who was like me three years ago—looking for an effective way to strengthen their knees without needing a gym membership or expensive gear.
How to Heal Patellar Tendonitis: My Experience and Advice
August 25, 2024
After undergoing four ACL tears and knee surgeries on my right knee, I developed patellar tendonitis in my left knee due to overuse. Through my journey of healing and recovery, I've discovered effective exercises and stretches that have helped me overcome this painful condition. Here, I’ll provide insights on how you can best heal your patellar tendonitis.
Why You Should be Training Knees Over Toes for Knee Health and Strength
July 10, 2024
“Don’t let your knees go over your toes.” We’ve all heard that saying when it comes to exercising. That’s because the further your knee goes over your toes, the more stress you’ll place upon it. But, in everyday life – from picking things up, walking up and down the stairs, getting in and out of the car, and playing sports, our knees naturally go over our toes. This is why you should train KOT.
Nordic Hamstring Curls: The Ultimate Exercise for ACL Protection
June 10, 2024
Nordic Hamstring Curls are a powerhouse exercise when it comes to protecting the ACL. These curls place a targeted emphasis on the hamstrings, strengthening not only the muscles themselves but also the tendons and ligaments surrounding the knee.
ATG Backward Treadmill Review: Revolutionizing Knee Health
May 17, 2024
Unboxing, Assembling, and Reviewing the ATG Backwards Treadmill. I'm super excited to have the ATG Backwards Treadmill. With no access to a yard or a garage, sledding can be a challenge for me, and the ATG Backwards Treadmill seems like a perfect solution for generating knee health benefits daily.
Strengthening the Tibialis Anterior Muscle: A Key to Alleviating Knee Pain
May 8, 2024
Your knee joint is a complex structure that relies on the strength of surrounding muscles and ligaments for stability and function. While knee pain is often attributed to issues within the knee itself, neglecting the muscles below your knee, like your Tibialis Anterior, can increase discomfort and slow the healing process.
Strengthen Your Knees with Backward Sled Drags: Five Surprising Benefits
February 25, 2024
Backward sled drags are a game changer when it comes to healing and strengthening your knees. Here are five reasons why you should be incorporating backward sled drags into your routine, and how you can do it expensively.
My Story - Four ACL Tears in Eight Years
February 23, 2024
My story of four ACL tears in eight years.