Leg Strength

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Arm Stretch
• Arm Strength
• Core Stretch
• Core Strength
• Leg Stretch
• Leg Strength
  • Wall Sits
  • Up Stairs
  • Down Stairs
  • Heel Taps
  • Heel Raises

Wall sits should be done with the feet shoulder width apart. While maintaining the kneed over the feet slowly bend down to a challenging height that is still pain free for 3 to 5 seconds then return to standing. Always keep your weight back by keeping the shoulder blades against the wall. Repeat for 2 sets of 10 to help strengthen the muscles of the lower extremities.

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