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Shallow Standing Knee Bends
Shallow standing knee bends build strength in the muscles on top of your thigh. This exercise should only be done if you have very minimal pain; if you have no clicking, locking, or giving way in the injured knee; and if it doesn't hurt while you are doing 8 to 12 repetitions.
- Stand with your hands lightly resting on a counter or chair in front of you with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly bend your knees so that you squat down just like you were going to sit in a chair. Make sure your knees don't go in front of your toes.
- Lower yourself about 6 in. (15 cm). Your heels should remain on the floor.
- Rise slowly to a standing position.
Current as of: March 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy
