Small Knee Bends

In this video Cindy is demonstrating how to perform standing Small Knee Bends.  This exercise strengthens muscles in your thighs and buttocks, which help with standing up from a sitting surface.

  • Stand with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart
  • Bend your knees, slightly sticking your buttocks backwards (small bend in knees, not a squat)
  • Should feel like when you are starting to sit down in a chair
  • Don't allow your knees to slide forward past your toes
  • Straighten your knees, returning to upright position

Perform 5-10 reps, 1-2x per day

The number of exercise repetitions and sets per day are just a suggestion and should be adjusted, as needed, to fit your fitness level and tolerance.

 

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