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BASIC TRAINING

KNEE PROGRAM
 
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This is a simple and low level program. Try to do each of these exercises three times per week. Good luck!

HAMSTRING STRETCH

QUADRICEPS STRETCH

CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH

STRAIGHT LEG RAISES

STORK STAND

WALL SIT/SLIDE

EXERCISE BIKE


QUADRICEPS DOORWAY STRETCH

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Purpose: To gain flexibility in the muscle in the front of the thigh
Start Position: Standing in the doorway with the hip/thigh/knee of the side to be stretched next to the door-jam
Action: Pull your foot to your butt with the hand on the same side while stabilizing your position in the doorway with your opposite hand
Parameters: Hold stretch for 30 seconds, Repeat 3-5 times
Tips: Keep your hip tightly pressed into the door-jam and stand up as straight as possible