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Leg extension

Getting into position

Sit tall with your legs, knees and feet hip-width apart and feet facing toward with toes directly under your knees and your heels on the floor. Rest your hands lightly on the seat or arms of your chair. Tighten your tummy muscles.

The exercise

Slowly lift one leg off the floor and extend it fully. Hold it for a couple of seconds. Lower it very slowly. Repeat with right leg. Alternate legs; build up gradually to 10 repetitions with each leg.

Caution

If you have arthritis in the knee joints or find the exercise uncomfortable, refrain from doing the exercise!

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