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Bent Knee Chair Leg Raise

The Bent Knee Chair Leg Raise is an effective lower-body exercise that enhances thigh, glute, and core muscles. It increases muscle tone, strength, stability, and endurance while improving balance and coordination.
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Bent Knee Chair Leg Raise instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Start by sitting on a sturdy chair.
2
Place both of your hands on either side of the chair gripping the edges.
3
Lean back slightly taking your spine away from the back of the chair.
4
With your knees together, lift your legs up to your chest.
5
Slowly lower your legs back down but do not let them touch the floor. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Start by sitting on a sturdy chair.
Place both of your hands on either side of the chair gripping the edges.
Lean back slightly taking your spine away from the back of the chair.
With your knees together, lift your legs up to your chest.
Slowly lower your legs back down but do not let them touch the floor. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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