2 quick exercises to strengthen the quads: seated+ standing options

Stronger thighs support the joints ✅ Stronger thighs (quadriceps) will also make your life much easier as far as getting around. Stronger thighs can also help to prevent injury and pain 🙌🏼 Here are two suggestions that can increase quadriceps strength. The quadriceps muscles help to straighten your knee. Keep that in mind during these exercises ☝🏽 There are tons of different ways to strengthen these muscles including seated and standing variations. For the step up, I do prefer a smaller step stool like the one I am using especially if you have knee pain and/or don’t have a lot of leg strength 👀 The key is making sure these exercises feel good! Aiming for every other day, 2-3 sets of the option that works best can be a great place to start for most 🎉 Modify as needed ⚠️ If you want more ideas on how to strengthen your legs, my arthritis membership, Adventurers for Life takes you through a path that helps you to build so much strength in ways that your joints actually LIKE 😻 Learn more by going to keeptheadventurealive.com/start #thigh #thighworkout #quadexercises #quads #quadstrength #physicaltherapist #kneepain #kneeexercises #thighexercises #kneestrengthening Not medical advice. Try at your own risk.