Seated Chair Leg Extensions
- When sitting comfortably on a solid chair or bench, with your back straight, allow your legs to rest with a relaxed bend at the knee
- When ready, exhale as you raise one leg by extending at the knee. Keep your toes loosely pointing upwards
- Being sure to monitor for any knee pain, continue to extend at the knee until your leg is pointing straight out and away from you
- You should feel a slight stretch in your hamstring along with the tension in your quadricep
- Gradually lower your leg by bending at the knee until you reach the starting position
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