Hack Squat
The Hack Squat exercise involves using a machine to perform a squatting movement. Teaching points:
Sports Injury Rehabilitation Exercises
Sports injury rehabilitation programs and exercises.
Step Down Counterbalance Squat Front
The Step Down Counterbalance Squat Front exercise enhances lower body strength and balance by incorporating a forward lean with a downward step. Teaching point: Only
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Heavy Leg Press
Heavy Leg Press exercises focus on building leg muscle strength and endurance through high-resistance pressing movements. Teaching points: It is best done with a leg
Isometric Leg Press
The Isometric leg press exercise involves holding a static position to strengthen the leg muscles without actual movement. Teaching point: Isometric exercises mean no movement
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Straight Leg Calf Raise
Straight leg calf raises are dynamic exercises that strengthen the calf muscles through upward extensions while keeping the legs straight. Teaching points:
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Bent Knee Calf Holds
Bent knee calf holds are isometric exercises that strengthen the calf muscles without movement, focusing on stability. Teaching point: Note: This may feel more difficult
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Calf Holds
The calf hold strengthening exercise is an isometric activity that enhances calf muscle strength without requiring movement. Teaching point: This exercise is isometric, meaning it
Calf Stretch
The Calf Stretch exercise, performed with a straight leg targets the larger gastrocnemius muscle. This is because the gastrocnemius originates above the knee, and inserts
Active ankle mobility
Active ankle mobility exercises focus on controlled movements to maintain joint flexibility without stressing damaged ligaments. Teaching point: The advantage of this exercise is that
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Hamstring stretch
The standing hamstring stretch progresses from basic hamstring stretches, bridging the gap between simple stretching and mobility exercises. Teaching point: This is a convenient stretch
Quadricep stretch
The standing quad stretch progresses from basic quadriceps stretches, bridging the gap between simple stretching and mobility exercises. Teaching points: This stretch is especially important
Patellofemoral mobes
Patellofemoral mobilisation is a patellar stretch. Teaching point: Note: This will help to keep your patellofemoral joint mobile with correct patella tracking.
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A Lock At Wall
The Leaning Tower exercise, also known as ‘A’ Lock, is performed against a wall, enhancing balance and hip strength by maintaining a high knee position,