Can weak glutes affect your knees?

Weak Glute Muscles Could Be Why Your Knee Feels Weak on Stairs and Squats

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Weak Glute Muscles May Be Part of the Problem

Published: August 27, 2026 · Updated: August 27, 2026 · Evidence reviewed: August 2026 · Reading time: 8 minutes Does your knee feel weak when climbing stairs, standing from a chair or doing squats? The problem may not always be the knee itself. In some people, reduced hip and glute muscle strength can affect how … Read more