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Long Sitting Straight Leg Raise

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  • HOW: In a seated position place your back up against the wall. While keeping your core engaged raise your leg off the floor as high as you can. Hold for as long as prescribed then return back to the floor.
  • FEEL: You will feel the muscles on the front of your hip and your thigh as you perform this exercise.
  • COMPENSATION: Avoid arching the back as you perform this exercise.  

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