4 Seated Exercises for Leg Strength After 65
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- Here's a summary of the "Seated Alternating Knee Raise" exercise, based on the provided text:
- What it does: Strengthens hip flexors and lower abdominals, improving walking strength, stability, and balance.
- Muscles Worked: * Hip Flexors * Lower Abdominals * Quadriceps * Core Stabilizers
Seated Alternating Knee raise – Exercise Breakdown
Here’s a summary of the “Seated Alternating Knee Raise” exercise, based on the provided text:
What it does: Strengthens hip flexors and lower abdominals, improving walking strength, stability, and balance.
Muscles Worked:
* Hip Flexors
* Lower Abdominals
* Quadriceps
* Core Stabilizers
How to perform:
- Sit tall at the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
- Brace your core and grip the sides of the chair for support.
- Lift one knee towards your chest.
- Slowly lower the leg back down.
- Alternate legs, performing smooth, controlled repetitions.
sets & Reps: 3 sets of 12-15 reps per leg, with 45 seconds rest between sets.
Variations:
* Double Knee Raise
* High-Hold knee Raise
* Band-Resisted Knee Raise
Important Form Tip: Keep your torso tall and avoid leaning back while lifting your knee.