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Squats for Thighs |
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are the best way to strengthen
thighs. Without strong muscles
in the thighs, the knees bear
the brunt which is why they are
the first to give way under pressure.
Like shock absorbers in a car,
the stronger the thighs, the better
the load bearing capacity. |
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Stand
with legs more than hip distance
apart, or if that is uncomfortable,
maintain hip distance. Keep your
feet pointing straight ahead. |
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Slowly lower your
hips downwards in line with the
knees (approx 90 degrees). Do
not go lower than this as it places
a lot of stress on the ligaments
in the knee. Ensure that your
knees do not extend way over your
toes – you should be able
to see your big toe. |
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Extend your hands
in front of you as you lower yourself
and hold to the count of 4. This
helps you keep your balance and
maintain good alignment. |
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Slowly return to
starting position. |
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Do 3 sets of 4
repetitions – 3 x 4 = 12 |
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