Strength

Band Chair Leg Raise

The Band Chair Leg Raise strengthens thigh, hip, and core muscles, promoting lower body toning and improved balance. This moderate-intensity exercise, involving lifting your leg against a band while seated, is ideal for individuals with limited mobility.
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Band Chair Leg Raise instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sit upright on a chair with your back straight.
2
Loop a resistance band around your ankles.
3
Slowly raise your right foot off the ground, keeping your leg straight and pulling against the resistance band.
4
Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your foot back to the ground.
5
Repeat with the other leg for the programmed number of reps.
Sit upright on a chair with your back straight.
Loop a resistance band around your ankles.
Slowly raise your right foot off the ground, keeping your leg straight and pulling against the resistance band.
Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your foot back to the ground.
Repeat with the other leg for the programmed number of reps.
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