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Hip & Knee
Spanish squat
A band behind the knees lets you sit back into a squat that loads the knee without pain. Our go-to for sore knees.
How much
5 × 45 sec holds
Level
Moderate
How to do it
01
Loop a heavy band round a post and behind your knees.
02
Step back until the band is taut.
03
Sit back, keeping your shins upright.
04
Hold, breathing steadily.
Mend
Physiotherapy · Osteopathy · Clinical Pilates
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