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Modified Knee Bends

How this helps: It improves and maintains strength in your hips and knees.

 

Stand up

Sit straight

How to do it: Use a dining room or kitchen chair for this exercise. With a straight back, and your arms crossed over your chest, tighten your stomach muscles and lean slightly forward as you stand up. Return to sitting and repeat 10 times. Work up to a total of 20 repetitions. 

If you can’t do this exercise with your arms crossed over your chest, start by reaching forward and out as you stand. As your legs get stronger, cross your arms over your chest to increase the challenge.

 

 

 

This information has been approved by the National Jewish Health Rehabilitation Department (April 2008).

Note: This information is provided to you as an educational service of National Jewish Health. It is not meant to be a substitute for consulting with your own physician.

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