Knee Program
The Knee Program is targeted to strengthen all muscles of the leg with a focus on the quadriceps. Whether recovering from an injury or looking to strength the lower body, the knee program provides a safe guide to correctly perform a range of exercise from light strengthening to explosive movements.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Dumbbell or Kettlebell, Small Step, Fit Simply Theraloop, Elevated Platform (chair)
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Single Leg Raises - Phase 1
Keys:
*Maintain knee straight
*Point toes towards body
*Bend opposite knee -
Side Lying Hip Abduction - Phase 1
Keys:
*Maintain knee straight
*Point toes in and up towards body
*Bend opposite knee -
Bridges - Phase 1
Keys:
*Foot should be hip width apart
*Avoid arching your lower back
*Maintain Abs engaged -
Side Lying Clamshells
Keys:
*Align Feet with backside
*Do not allow for feet to separate
* Place theraband above knee for greater resistance -
Standing TKE - Phase 1
Keys:
*Slight bend in knee, with theraband just above knee
*Keep heel touching the entire time
*Focus on bring the knee complete -
Heel Raises - Phase 1
Keys:
*Keep your knees straight
*Have support for your upper body
*Slowly come back to start position after each repetition -
Prone Hamstring Curls - Phase 1
Keys:
*Place theraband around foot performing exercise and ankle of nonactive leg
*Bend knee straight back
*Slowly come back to starting position -
Sit to Stand - Phase 1
Keys:
*Sit closer to edge of seat
*Feet should be hip width apart and place in front of you
*Sink your hips back as you go to sit -
Static Lunge - Phase 1
Keys:
*Begin in split stance with one foot in front of the other hip width part
*Sink hips, forcing body down
*Keep shoulders back -
Standing Marches - Phase 2
Keys:
*Place theraband around balls of feet
*Bring leg up towards chest
*Keep shoulder back with upper body support -
Psoas Marches - Phase 2
Keys:
*Maintain tension on band by keeping feet apart on elevated platform
*Bring knee back towards chest
*Keep abs engaged -
Single Leg Bridge - Phase 2
Keys:
*Bend one knee and straighten out the other
*Bring hips up
*Keep abs engaged -
Heel Taps - Phase 2
Keys:
*Place one foot on elevated surface and let the other hang off
*Keep toes pointed up of foot that is off step allowing heel to touch
*Keep shoulders back -
Step Ups with Hip Flexion - Phase 2
Keys:
*Step forward and bring opposite knee up
*Keep shoulders back
*Slowly come back to start -
Forward Lunge - Phase 2
Keys:
*Step forward with one foot
*Bring hips down, not allowing knee to cross toes
*Push back up to starting position -
Monster Walks - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep toes pointed straight
*Step at 45 degree angle
*Keep tension on band -
Lateral Steps - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep feet pointing straight
*Keep shoulders back
*Always keep tension on the band -
Weighted (Goblet) Squats - Phase 2
Keys:
*Start by bringing hips back
*Hold weight in front of you
*Push through your heels -
Walking Lunges - Phase 3
Keys:
*Step forward and sink hip straight down which each step
*Step from one lunge directly to the next
*Maintain shoulders back -
Lateral Lunge - Phase 3
Keys:
*Start by stepping to the side
*Sink hips back and bend knee
*Keep toes pointed straight -
RDL - Phase 3
Keys
*Begin with a hip hinge (hips coming back)
*Keep weight close to body
*Keep shoulders pinched back -
Heel Elevated Goblet Squat - Phase 3
Keys:
*Place heels on slightly elevated surface
*Bring hips back and down
*Allow knees to cross toes -
Bridge Walk Outs - Phase 3
Keys
*Begin with knee bent and feet closer to glutes
*Bring hips up and come into bridge position
*Slowly walk feet out back and fourth -
Bulgarian Split Squats - Phase 3
Keys
*Place foot of one leg on elevated surface about knee level high
*Sink hips straight down
*Keep shoulders back -
Single Leg Squat - Phase 3
Keys
*Begin seated with one leg forward with small bend in knee
*Bring shoulders and hip forward and come up on to one leg
*Sit back slowly on to bench -
SL Deadlift - Phase 3
Keys
*Begin with a hip hinge (hips coming back)
*Keep weight close to body
*Keep shoulders pinched back -
Explosive Knee Drives - Phase 3
Keys
*Begin with foot slightly above bench
*Place foot down and fire opposite hip foward
*Carefully come back down -
Hamstring Stretch
Keys:
*Use yoga band or towel
*Bend opposite leg
*Do not allow for opposite hip to come off floor
*Hold for 30 seconds -
Hip Flexor Stretch
Keys:
*Use a chair or railing for support
*Bring hips forward
*Place knee on soft surface if possible
*Hold for 30 seconds -
Quad Stretch
Keys:
*Supported surface to grab on to
*Grab foot and bring straight back
*Do not bend at hip and lean forward -
Calf Stretch
Keys:
*Bend foot back towards you
*Keep heel on floor
*Bring hips forward -
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