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LEG LIFT - FORWARD

Strengthen quadriceps and hip flexor muscles through forward leg lift movements.

Focus Lower Body
Pool Depth Fully Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet together and knees straight.
  2. Move your right foot out in front of you, keeping your knee straight and toes up.
  3. Hold and then return to starting position.
  4. Repeat and then do the same exercise with the left foot.
  5. Complete prescribed repetitions on both sides.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Keep knee straight. Move foot forward slowly and deliberately. Feel the quadriceps working.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute leg or hip injury. Do not lift beyond comfortable range. Modify if experiencing hip or knee pain.

Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase range of motion.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education