03-02-08, 08:47 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I always have to be mindful when doing lunges, dips and squats, which is why I love floorwork.
I've noticed that since I've been doing more floor quad work via Karen Voight's Great Weighted Workout and others, my quads have gotten stronger and more shapely, which actually surprised me. You don't need to buy any DVDs, cuz it's really simple: Sit on the floor, then lean back supported on your elbows and forearms, legs bent and feet flat on the floor. Holding your knees together, lift and lower one foot over and over until you can't do it any more. Change legs. You can also lie back on the floor and do this. As you get stronger, you can add an ankle weight. This is something you can do while you're watching TV.
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03-02-08, 09:07 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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When my knees were bothering me a few years ago, I did wall-sits. These are great for strengthening the quads. Some PTs recommend them and some don't. They didn't hurt, so I did them.
http://exercise.about.com/b/2007/01/...-wall-sits.htm
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03-02-08, 10:51 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2002
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One dvd that has quad strengthening work is Debbie"s Shape it Up and that is one dvd that is hard for me. It is the exercise described above, she does it with weights ( ow!) She talks to her sister who is a pt while she is doing it -about how this strengthens the knee. I always feel it the next day!
good luck donna |
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