Starting Position
Flexed Position
Side view, Flexed Position
"Squats"
"Squats" are an exercise to increase the flexibility of the muscles around the knee and of the quadriceps. It is important that persons performing this exercise do not bend their knees below the horizontal (90º) position or to "snap" their legs back to a vertical position as both of these actions create unnecessary "wear and tear" on the knees. Smooth, deliberate action is called for.
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Starting Position |
Flexed Position |
Side view, Flexed Position |
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Left: An animated .gif. Click on the thumbnail image to the right to download or play a mpeg video of the exercise (To download, hold down the shift key while double-clicking. If you simply click on it the video will be played by your default mpeg player) |
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