Chair Sit and Stand

This exercise engages your hip muscles and helps to strengthen them

1. Sit in a chair with your back straight and not resting against the chair

2. Make sure the chair is firm and not soft as it will help you to stand up easily

3. Lean a few inches forward

4. With only using your legs, try to stand up straight

5. Do not use your hands for support

6. Once you stand, tighten or squeeze your glutes to fully extend your hips

7. Hold this posture for a few seconds and then let go

8. Relax and sit back in the chair but keep your back straight

9. You can repeat this set 8-10 times per day