Leg Exercises

Chair Squat:

With sturdy chair or bench behind you, place feet shoulder width appart and gently sit down while keeping your body weight back on your heels. After tapping or sitting, return to a standing position and repeat 10-12 times.

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS:
*Keep abdominals drawn tight to support your low back
*Don't let your knees go ahead of your toes - this is very hard on your knees and you may feel pain in the joint!
*"Reach back" with your hips and glutes and gently tap your rear end into the chair before standing back up.
*To avoid pain, stay in the "pain free" range of motion. (For example, perform a "mini-squat" and avoid going too low where you may feel pain in the joint)

If you can't perform this exercise, see the suggested modified exercises in the Hip and Knee Exercises

Hip Extension: