Lying Leg Extensions

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STEPS :

1. Lie on your stomach. Rest your head on your forearms with your chin down.
2. Pull your abdominal muscles up and in
3.  Inhale and raise your right leg off the mat. Point your toes and squeeze your glutes.
4. Press your hips and bones into the floor. Hold for 2 seconds, then exhale as you lower and repeat on the other side
5. Repeat 3-5 times per side for 3 sets.

Benefits

• Core strengthening exercise programs almost always include some type of lying leg extensions.
• Depending on the position you're in, lying leg extension exercises might work your abdominal, pelvic, back, hip, and/or knee muscles.
• key exercise in strengthening the patellar ligament.
• Quadriceps attachment for the knee.

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