For Front Thigh and
Shin Muscles
Use ankle weights only after you can easily perform 15 repetitions
of this exercise without weights.
 Knee extension
1. Sit in a chair. Rest
your back against the back of the chair. Only the balls of your
feet and your toes should be resting on the floor. If necessary,
place a rolled-up towel under your knees to raise your feet off
the ground.
2. Slowly extend one leg
in front of you until your knee is straight.
3. Flex your foot so your
toes are pointed toward your head. Hold this position for one
to two seconds.
4. Slowly lower your leg
to the starting position.
5. Repeat with your other
leg.
6. Alternate legs until
you have done the exercise eight to 15 times with each leg. Rest,
then repeat the entire set.
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