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Aging and Growing Stronger - Exercise Photos

 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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