How Do You Do Seated Leg Exercises With A Theraband?
Below are some seated exercises to help strengthen and tone the legs. Seated versions are great for those with arthritis, joint replacements or anyone who finds standing exercises hard to do. They work all of the major muscles in your legs. They are helpful if you are living with chronic knee, hip or ankle pain. The stronger your muscles are the less pressure there is on the joints. Read on to learn how to do seated leg exercises with a theraband. Seated Leg Extension Step 1 Sit up straight in a chair with the band around your ankles. If possible sit away from the back of the chair and use your abdominal muscles to hold you up straight. If this bothers your back, just slide all the way back in the chair to avoid slouching. Step 2 Lift your right foot off the floor slightly. Then extend your right leg getting the knee as straight as you can without locking it. Think of pressing out with the heel. Then bend your knee and place the foot back on the floor. Step 3 Do eight to 12 repetitions
Below are some seated exercises to help strengthen and tone the legs. Seated versions are great for those with arthritis, joint replacements or anyone who finds standing exercises hard to do. They work all of the major muscles in your legs. They are helpful if you are living with chronic knee, hip or ankle pain. The stronger your muscles are the less pressure there is on the joints. Read on to learn how to do seated leg exercises with a theraband. Sit up straight in a chair with the band around your ankles. If possible sit away from the back of the chair and use your abdominal muscles to hold you up straight. If this bothers your back, just slide all the way back in the chair to avoid slouching. Lift your right foot off the floor slightly. Then extend your right leg getting the knee as straight as you can without locking it. Think of pressing out with the heel. Then bend your knee and place the foot back on the floor. Do eight to 12 repetitions. Repeat on the left. Sit up straight in a
