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Exercise adds strength, flexibility
The moves: A squat
with the legs crossed
over each other.
Works on: Lower extremity
flexibility, some
strengthening.
Precautions: Do not
perform this exercise if
it produces knee pain,
or if you have a history
of cartilage tears in the
knee. use this exercise
as a warm-up activity
rather than a strengthening
movement. For example,
don’t add dumbbells
to the exercise in
an effort to increase the
resistance.
Level: Beginner.
Setup: Perform this
exercise in an open
area. Start with the feet
shoulder-width apart.
Steps: Step back with
the left leg one full step.
Step to the right with the
left leg until it is behind
and to the right of the
right leg. Keep the head
and torso upright and
facing forward. Slowly
sit back into a squat until
the legs touch or you
cannot go any lower.
Keep both heels on the
ground. Pause at the
bottom, slowly return,
and repeat.
Repetitions: Three sets
of 10-15.
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