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Purpose: This exercise improves knee and hip strength to improve proper patellar motion. A great exercise for people who struggle with general knee pain, runners knee or general weakness of the VMO. Instructions: Brace your core (pelvic tilt), straighten your leg by contracting your quadriceps, lift the leg roughly to the height of your opposite knee, return to neutral and relax. Common Errors: Not pelvic tilting prior to lifting - after all, these muscles are connected to your core. It is also important to relax between each repetition so that you have a full contraction.
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8/19/2024 10:18:37 am
Your Article provides a guide on performing the straight leg raise exercise, emphasizing its benefits for knee and hip strength. It's particularly useful for individuals dealing with knee pain or weakness, such as runner's knee. The instructions focus on proper form, like bracing the core and contracting the quadriceps. Common errors include not engaging the core and failing to relax between repetitions. The article highlights the importance of good form to maximize effectiveness 11/6/2024 09:10:55 pm
Thank you for the insightful summary! I completely agree that proper form is key to maximizing the benefits of the straight leg raise exercise. It’s easy to overlook the pelvic tilt and core engagement, but they really make a difference in isolating the right muscles and preventing strain. For anyone dealing with knee pain, this exercise can be a game changer when done correctly. Appreciate you sharing this concise breakdown! Leave a Reply. |
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