Leg Raises

Muscle Group of the Month: Quadriceps

Hockey season is underway! So this month, we will be focusing on one of the most important muscles for hockey players – the quadriceps. However, not only is this group of muscles important for increasing performance on the ice; improving quadriceps strength and flexibility will also allow you to improve your walking, running, biking, or swimming; whatever you do to keep you healthy!

Strength exercise and image retrieved from: http://www.wikihow.com/Work-Quads-Without-Weights

Exercise:

Lie down on your side, perfectly straight Extend your bottom arm above your head Balance with your upper arm While exhaling, slowly lift your leg into the air Hold your leg in the air for 2 seconds Slowly lower your leg back to the ground Repeat 10 times and then switch legs