This exercise stretches your hip and thigh muscles and strengthens
your arm and leg muscles.
- Bring the bottoms of your feet together, then
draw them as close to your body as you can.
- Cup your hands under
your knees.
- Press your knees toward the floor. At the same time,
resist that force by pulling upward with your hands. Do this while slowly
counting to 3. Relax.
- Gradually increase the number of presses
you do each day. A good goal is 10 times, twice daily.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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Last Revised
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July 23, 2012 |