Objectives
- Pre-Exercise warm up.
- Prepares legs and hips for movement.
Targeted Muscles
- Leg and Hip Musculature
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How to Perform
| 1 | Begin by standing with feet hip width apart. |
| 2 | Lift your left leg and foot out laterally. As you place your foot down squat gently into hips and knees. |
| 3 | Gently push away from the floor, extending your legs and bring your feet back together in the start position. |
| 4 | Repeat 5x’s to one side then back 5x’s to the start position. |
Alternative Exercise Suggestions for Patients with an ICD
| 1 | No Restrictions |
Common Challenges
- Tightness in the hips, knees and ankles can inhibit this movement. Complete the “Breathing and Stretching” in the program and then try again.
| Load | Sets | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
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| n/a | 1 | 4x's out and 4x's back to start position | Slow and Controlled | n/a |