Quadricep strengthening exercises
Exercises used to strengthen hamstring muscles The following exercises have been specifically grouped to strengthen the hamstring muscles located at the back of your thigh. Knee extension over towel The...
Exercises used to strengthen hamstring muscles
The following exercises have been specifically grouped to strengthen the hamstring muscles located at the back of your thigh.
Knee extension over towel
The aim of this exercise is to strengthen your front thigh muscles – your quads.
(Book reference Level 1 Exercise 7)
Mini chair squats
The aim of this exercise is to strengthen the gluteal muscles, or your buttocks, and to strengthen the quad, or front of thigh, muscles.
(Book reference Level 2 Exercise 4a)
Knee extension in sitting
The aim of this exercise is to strengthen the quads (front of thighs) muscles.
(Book reference Level 2 Exercise 4b)
Straight leg raise
The aim of this exercise is to strengthen your hip flexor muscles and to strengthen your quad, or front of thigh, muscles.
Safety Considerations
- Suggested repetitions are a guide only.
- If needed, do fewer or break the repetitions into smaller sets with a short rest in between.
- Aim to build up (over a few weeks) to doing strengthening exercise daily.
- Mild discomfort could be expected when commencing new exercises but no lasting increase in pain.
- Do not continue exercising with increasing pain or pain that is moderate to severe.
- Performing exercises too fast often reduces their effectiveness – don’t be in a rush to finish, and only exercise within your physical capabilities.