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2. 10 Best Low-Impact Exercises for Seniors - AOL

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   Seated leg extensions are an excellent way to strengthen the quadriceps muscles without putting stress on the knees. Sit comfortably on a chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.

3. 10 Best Joint-Friendly Exercises To Do As You Age - AOL

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   The seated leg extension is an effective exercise for targeting the quadriceps muscles without placing undue stress on the knees. This exercise is particularly beneficial for individuals with knee ...

4. 10 Worst Exercises for Bad Knees (And What to Do Instead) - AOL

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   Seated leg extensions are a better alternative for isolating the quadriceps without putting as much stress on the knee joint. Make sure to use a manageable weight and focus on controlled movements ...

5. Leg extension - Wikipedia

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   Leg extension. The leg extension is a resistance weight training exercise that targets the quadriceps muscle (m. quadriceps femoris) [1] in the legs. The exercise is done using a machine called the Leg Extension Machine. There are various manufacturers of these machines and each one is slightly different.

6. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   Leg curl machine. The leg curl is performed while lying face down on a bench, by raising a weight with the feet towards the buttocks. This is an isolation exercise for the hamstrings. [5] Equipment Dumbbell, cable machine or leg curl machine. Major variants Seated (using a leg curl machine variant); standing (one leg at a time).

7. Calf raises - Wikipedia

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   The exercise is performed from a seated position while the weight rests on the upper leg, just above the knee. The person engaged in this exercise lifts the weight by pushing down on the balls of the feet. [1] Due to the discomfort of higher weights on a bar, barbells used for seated calf raises are frequently padded or wrapped in a towel.