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Hip/Knee

Mini Squats (Pain-Free)

Shallow squat to load the quads and hips without deep knee stress.

  • Strength
  • Functional

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
8–10
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Stand with feet hip-width, optional support from a counter.
  2. Sit the hips back slightly and bend the knees a small amount.
  3. Keep knees tracking over mid-foot, then stand up.