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Exercises : Lower Body
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Front Lunge: Quads, Butt, Hamstrings
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Starting with feet parallel, take one long step forward with right foot
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Lower left (rear) knee towards floor
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Press back with front leg to return to beginning position
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Alternating legs, inhale as you lunge forward; exhale as you push back to start
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Prevent front knee from passing toes
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Squat: Quads, Butt, Hamstrings
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Position feet at about hip-width apart
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Slowly lower butt towards chair
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Just prior to sitting, press back upward to a standing position
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Inhale as you lower yourself; exhale as you press upward
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Keep knees behind toes and back as straight as possible
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Leg Extension: Quads
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Inhale before starting
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Extend legs upward as you exhale
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Just prior to locking out, hold momentarily and then lower slowly as you inhale
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Seated Leg Curl: Hamstrings
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Starting with legs straight out, take deep breathe in
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Maintain a slight bend at knees
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As you exhale, press legs downward, to a 90 degree angle
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