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Chair Supported Foot Stand One

The Chair Supported Foot Stand One mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core, quads and calves / shins. You'll need: chair.

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Required Equipment

Chair
Chair

Chair Supported Foot Stand One Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)

Secondary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)

How to do the Chair Supported Foot Stand One

Setup

  • Stand upright with good posture beside a sturdy chair.

  • Lightly grasp the back of the chair with one hand for support.

Movement

  • Slowly lift one foot off the floor by bending the knee, brining your heel toward your glutes.

  • Maintain focus and keep your core steady.

  • Hold the position for both legs for the prescribed duration.

  • Keep your hips square and your standing leg straight but not locked.

Chair Supported Foot Stand One FAQs

What muscles does the Chair Supported Foot Stand One work?

The Chair Supported Foot Stand One mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core, quads and calves / shins. The main muscles are the gluteus medius.

What equipment do you need for the Chair Supported Foot Stand One?

Chair.

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