5-Minute Fitness: Knee Strengthener

Seated Leg Lift

1 Sit on the edge of a chair, feet flat on floor.

2 Extend one leg out in front of you.

3 Pause, then lower leg to starting position.

4 Repeat with other leg.

Do 2 sets of 10 repetitions, twice weekly.

Standing Hamstring Curl

1 Stand with feet hip-width apart, hands on chair.

2 Bend right knee, bringing heel toward glutes.

3 Hold for 5 seconds.

4 Repeat on other side.

Do 2 sets of 10 repetitions, twice weekly.

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