26 Aug Seated Long Arc Quad Isometrics – Band
HOW: Begin in a seated position with a band wrapped around your shin bone. Straighten out your knee by pulling into the band. Hold the desired position. FEEL: You will feel the thigh muscles working with this exercise. COMPENSATION: Please avoid moving at the...
20 Aug Quad Set
HOW: Follow this foolproof guide to wake your quad back up! Laying on the ground or on a table with your knee straight and foot supported, attempt to push your knee down and lift your heel off the ground by squeezing your quadriceps muscle...
09 Aug Single Leg Wall Sit – Band
HOW: Get set-up with a band around your knees and your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are at most parallel to the ground, then lift...
09 Aug Side Plank- Isometric Hip Abduction
HOW: Get set-up on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder and your forearm supported on the ground. Have your feet stacked and supported on the ground with the knees straight. To begin the exercise, push your hips up and forward as...
09 Aug Side Plank – On Knees, Isometric Hip Abduction
HOW: Get set-up on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder and your forearm supported on the ground. Have your knees bent at a 45-degree angle with your knees and feet supported on the ground. At the same time push your hips...
03 Aug Single Leg Heel Raise Isometrics
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance. While keeping your glutes and quads tight to keep your knees straight, lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner. Then shift all your weight over...
03 Aug Heel Raise Isometrics – Knee Bent
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance. Slightly bend your knees into a quarter squat position. Lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner. Hold this position for the desired amount of...
03 Aug Heel Raise Isometrics
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance. While keeping your glutes and quads tight to keep your knees straight, lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner. Hold this position for the...
30 Jul Supine Heel Dig – 90 deg
HOW: Begin face up, while keeping your knees bent to about 90 degrees drive your heels into the floor. Nothing should be moving, hold this position as long as prescribed. FEEL: You may feel like the hips will be coming off the floor. The...
30 Jul Bear Position Hold
HOW: Get set up on your hands and knees with your hands beneath your shoulders, and knees under your hips. Push into the ground with your hands, lift your knees off the ground, and support your body while trying to keep your back parallel...
