Purpose:

Strengthen the knees. Develop knee and hip flexibility. An important exercise for most people. Caused by frequent sitting, leading to a flat walk with little knee action.

Position:

From standing position, place both hands on waist-high support with feet approximately shoulder width apart. The feet can be flat on the floor or the heels can be raised.

Approach:

Slowly flex knees and lower body to half knee position, then return to standing position. Repeat.

Notes:

This innocent-looking movement may be quite tiring at first. Start with 20 to 50 Knee Bends, later 100. The knees will like this exercise, and feel beautiful afterwards.

Selection of Exercises:

Disclaimer:

I am not a qualified physician. As with all exercise programs, when using these routines and examples shown, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you may want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing these exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Theoryofexercise.com will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of this information shared on this website.