Quadriceps (Thigh) Strengthening Exercise

- While sitting in a chair, straighten your leg and hold for 6 seconds. Then lower your leg and rest for up to 10 seconds.
- Repeat 8 to 12 times with each leg. Do every day, up to 3 times a day.
- When this thigh-strengthening exercise becomes easy, you can add a light weight to your ankle.
Current as of: March 2, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy
Current as of: March 2, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy