Laying Heel Slides / Knee Bends
- Lie on your back, either on a mat or comfortable workout surface. Bring your feet together, with your toes pointing upwards.
- Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, keeping your palms facing up.
- When ready, begin to bend one knee, lightly sliding your heel along the mat or workout surface.
- Continue to bend your knee, bringing your heel towards you, until it reaches the level of the straightened knee.
- Hold briefly, before lightly pushing your heel back, extending the knee, all the way to the starting position.
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Laying heel slides / knee bends is a at-home work out exercise that targets knees and also involves hamstrings and quadriceps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Prone / lying resistance band knee bends, seated knee extensions and laying heel slides / knee bends are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as laying heel slides / knee bends. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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