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Supine Straight Leg Raise - J
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HOW: Lay flat on your back with your legs straight out. Tighten your quad muscle, point your toes toward your chest, and keep your leg straight. Rotate your foot outward and then lift your leg straight up. As you come down, swoop your leg in and up and make a “J” motion. Repeat for the prescribed amount of reps.
FEEL: You should feel your thigh and hip muscles working.
COMPENSATION: Keep the knee straight and foot pointed up and rotated out.
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