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shallow standing knee bend

  1. stand with your hands lightly resting on a counter or chair in front of you. put your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. slowly bend your knees so that you squat down like you're going to sit in a chair. make sure that your knees don't go in front of your toes.
  3. lower yourself about 15 centimetres (6 inches). your heels should stay on the floor at all times.
  4. rise slowly to a standing position.
  5. repeat 8 to 12 times.

current as of: july 17, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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