Quads: strengthen your legs while protecting your knees
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Exercises for the quadriceps are presented, under the supervision of trainer Cheryl Milson. The three movement incorporate the use of weights, or resistance, and can be fairly intense.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 2000
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Calf-time: toned calves are important, and not just because they look great
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Fitness trainer Joanne Horwitz emphasizes the need for well-developed calf muscles, not only from an esthetic standpoint but also because a strong calf will help bring stability to the knee and ankle joints and thereby reduce the chances of injury. Specific calf exercises are discussed.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1995
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Quads
Article Abstract:
Training and conditioning the thigh's quadriceps can help prevent knee injuries, says post-rehabilitation conditioning specialist Babs Tucker. The single-leg extension, step-up lunge and physioball squat are some exercises that will help strengthen these muscles.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1999
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