Floor based exercise for stronger legs – For adults with knee pain.
Practice these variations for 30-60 seconds each.
If your knees get uncomfortable, use a rolled up towel or yoga mat to place under the knees.
Set Up: For each variation keep a slight tail tuck position of your hips. Head remains aligned with shoulders with a slight chin tuck. Engage the core as you allow your body to lean back. You will feel a stretch in the quads. Imagine kicking your legs into the ground as you push your hips forward.
Variations #1: Knees and heels are aligned with hips
Variation #2: Knees are narrow, feet are wider than hips
Variation #3 Knees are wider than hips, heels are narrow.
Watch the breakdown to this exercise here
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