Knee Extensions - Quadriceps Strengthening
Exercise Overview
Knee extensions are a simple strengthening exercise used to improve quadriceps activation and knee control. They are commonly prescribed in rehabilitation to support recovery after knee pain, weakness, or surgery and to improve functional activities such as walking and stair climbing.
Muscles Involved
Quadriceps femorisRectus femorisVastus medialisVastus lateralisVastus intermedius
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeQuadriceps weaknessKnee osteoarthritisPost-operative knee rehabilitationMeniscal injury recoveryAnterior knee pain