Strength · 8 reps
Seated Leg Extensions
Straighten one leg, then the other, to strengthen the thighs and knees.
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How to do it
- 1Sit tall and hold the sides of the seat.
- 2Breathe out as you straighten your left leg out in front of you.
- 3Breathe in as you lower your foot back to the floor.
- 4Repeat with the right leg, and keep alternating.
Repeat for 8 reps, breathing slowly. Move only as far as feels comfortable.
Why it helps
Strengthens the thighs, which support your knees and help you get up from a chair.
Make it easier
Straighten the leg only partway, or slide the foot forward along the floor.
Skip it or ask your doctor first if you have
- Recent knee replacement or knee surgery (only with the physio's OK)
Part of: Legs & Circulation, Full-Body Flow
Follow Leg Extensions on video
In the ZenFit app, every movement is shown on video and each rep and breath is counted for you. Gentle seated sessions, 3 to 15 minutes.
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