Quad-Strengthening Exercises

Wall Slides

Wall Slides

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• Stand upright with your back against a wall and feet shoulder-width apart.
• Slowly bend your knees, sliding your back down the wall for a count of five until your knees are bent at a 45-degree angle. (Do not bend too much further than this, as it will cause increased strain on your knees.) Hold this position for 5 seconds.
• Begin straightening your knees for a count of five, sliding up the wall until you are fully upright with knees straight.
• Repeat the above steps 10 more times.

• Introduction
• Straight Leg Raises
• Heel Slides
• Wall Slides