Exercise strengthens quads, knees, and hips and helps with lower back pain. In addition, it is suitable
for abdominal muscles, pelvic, and training core muscles.
Step 1 – Lie flat on your back with one knee bent up to protect the lower back. Slowly raise
the straight leg up toward the ceiling (~2-3 feet), activating the quadriceps and hip flexor
muscles. The toes of the raised leg should be pointed toward the ceiling.
Step 2 – After holding in the top position for 5 seconds, slowly lower the leg back to the
starting position
Repeat 10-12 times
3 sets in a row
Once-daily
5 days a week
Wisler Saint-Vil, MD
Wisler Saint-Vil, MD

Sports Medicine Physician
Marietta Memorial Sports Medicine
department medical director

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