Aging and Growing Stronger - Exercise Photos
By Jonathan Sylvain RPT
| Ball Pillow Squeeze
Either lying or sitting, place towel, roll, ball or pillow between knees.
Squeeze knees together.
DO: 3 sets of 10 repetitions;
Hold each repetition 5 seconds. |
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| Long Arc Quad
Sitting with right leg bent to 90 degrees.
Straighten knee slowly.
Slowly lower to start position.
DO: 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Hold each repetition 5 seconds
Repeat on Left |
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| Short Arc Quad
Lying on back with leg bent to 45 degrees, place pillow under both knees, to support knees, as shown.
Straighten right knee slowly.
Slowly return to start position.
DO: 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Hold each repetition 5 seconds
Repeat on Left |
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| Standing Heel Raises
Stand using table or chair for balance.
Raise heel off the ground up onto toes and return to start position.
DO: 3 sets of 10 repetitions |
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| Hip Abduction
Lie on back with both legs straight .
Move one leg out to side, while keeping the knee straight.
Return to start position.
DO: On both sides, 3 sets of 10 repetitions |
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| Bridge
Lie on back with the knees bent .
Lift buttocks off table or floor.
Slowly return to start position.
DO: 3 sets of 10 repetitions |
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| Squat
Stand with feet a shoulder width apart.
Slowly bend knees to 70 degrees, pause for 2 seconds.
Slowly straighten knees to start position.
DO: 3 sets of 10 repetitions |
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