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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

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WALL SIT/SLIDE

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Purpose: To strengthen the muscle in the front of the thigh; To improve knee control and stability
Start Position: Standing with back to wall with your heels 1-2 feet from the wall
Action: Keeping back against the wall, squat down to a sitting position
Parameters: Hold in sitting position for 30-60 seconds. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips: In the squat position, the lower legs should be perpendicular to the floor. For a variation, slide up and down with your back against the wall---a wall slide.