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Back to EpisodesKnee Anatomy Explained: The 14 Muscles Every Trainer Should Know
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Want to truly understand the knee and pain, not just train around it?
In this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast, we break down knee anatomy in a way that actually applies to real-world training, rehab, and performance. We cover the 14 key muscles around the knee and how they influence stability, movement, and injury risk.
Whether you’re a personal trainer, kinesiology student, nurse, physical therapy professional, or coach, this episode will help you connect anatomy to function—so you can better assess, cue, and program for your clients and patients.
You’ll learn:
- The 14 muscles that support and move the knee
- How these muscles impact knee stability and pain
- Common misunderstandings about knee function
- How to apply anatomy to training and rehab settings
- Why most trainers overlook key structures around the knee
If you want to level up from basic programming to true movement understanding, this is a must-listen.
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