Quadriceps (thigh) strengthening exercise

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Picture of a man doing a thigh-strengthening exercise

While sitting in a chair, straighten your leg and hold. 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.

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Last Updated: 04/20/2007

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