A yoga instructor says these are the 5 exercises he'd start with to build strength and stability in your knees

Yoga instructor Jack Bryant suggests starting with these five exercises to strengthen and stabilize your knees:

Chair Pose (Utkatasana) - Stand tall with feet together, bend knees as if sitting in a chair, keep weight in heels, arms up by ears, hold for five breaths. Chair pose strengthens core and lower body while improving thoracic mobility.

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) - Step feet wide apart, one foot forward, back foot parallel to mat, bend front knee over ankle, back leg straight, arms up to shoulder height, hold for five breaths. Repeat on other side. This pose strengthens legs, opens hips, stretches groin and shoulders, and builds stamina.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) - Lie on back, bend knees, place feet flat on floor, heels near fingers, lift hips toward sky, squeeze glutes and inner thighs, press feet into floor, hold for five breaths. Bridge pose targets lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and extends hips while engaging core.

High Lunge (Ashta Chandrasana) - Step right foot forward, bend front knee, lift back heel, engage thighs, arms up overhead, hold for five breaths. Repeat on other side. High lunge improves balance, stretches hip flexors, builds core stability, and opens upper body.

Tree Pose (Vrksasana) - Stand on left foot, place right foot on inner calf or thigh, balance for five breaths, switch sides. Tree pose strengthens stabilizer muscles in hips, knees, ankles, and improves focus.