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...
20 Aug 4 Way Hip
HOW: Start first by squeezing your entire thigh, trying to fully straighten your knee, hold this position. Then either start on your back and lift your leg up in the air; lie on the opposite side of the leg and lift your leg up...
09 Aug Long Arc Quad – 0 to 90 deg
HOW: Get set-up seated on the edge of a surface with your feet hanging off at a 90˚ angle. Place a band around your ankles. On the side, you want to perform this exercise, kick the leg straight until your knee is fully straight,...
09 Aug Long Arc Quad – 45 to 90 deg
HOW: Get set-up seated on the edge of a surface with your feet hanging off at a 90˚ angle. Place a band around your ankles. On the side you want to perform this exercise, kick the leg straight until your thigh and shin make...
30 Jul Seated Straight Leg Raise – AAROM, Strap
HOW: In a seated position back yourself up against a wall. Place a strap around the ball of your foot while holding both ends with your hands. While keeping your core engaged raise your leg off the floor as high as you can. Use...
30 Jul Prone Quad Stretch – Strap
HOW: Lay face down with a towel or strap around your ankle. Use the strap to pull your ankle towards your butt. Make sure to keep the pelvis tilted posterior (tucking your tailbone to keep a flat low back) while performing this stretch. FEEL:...
30 Jul Straight Leg Raise – Single Leg Bridge Position
HOW: Perform a single leg bridge by driving your heel into the floor to lift your hips up towards the ceiling. While maintaining this position, with the opposite leg perform a straight leg raise staying strong in your thigh to keep your knee straight,...
30 Jul Straight Leg Raise – Single Leg Bridge Position, Band
HOW: Start on your back with a resistance band placed slightly above your knees. Perform a straight leg raise with one leg to tension the band, with the leg on the floor drive in with your heels to lift your hips up towards the...
16 Jul Prone Hamstring Curl
HOW: Start by lying on your back. Keeping your core engaged, slowly lift only one leg away from the floor by bending your knee and bringing your heel towards your hips. The closer you get towards your hips, the harder the exercise will be. ...
