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Straight leg raises

Straight leg raise exercise to strengthen the quads and hips.

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Straight leg raises help to strengthen the quads muscles of the lap.

In case you cannot see the video, here is a still sequence -

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Straight leg raises work and strengthen the quad muscles and the flexion of your hips.

Lie on your back with your head supported on a pillow and your hands by your sides. Bend your good knee to offer support for your hips and back.

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Keeping the bad knee straight, slowly lift your leg. Hold it up for a count of 5...

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and slowly lower it down again.

Change legs and repeat the exercise, and repeat this 5 times.