Reverse Nordic Curl - Quadriceps exercise for stronger knees
Exercise Overview
The reverse Nordic curl is a quadriceps-dominant strengthening exercise performed in kneeling that challenges the knee extensor mechanism through a large range under control. It is commonly used to improve quadriceps strength, patellar tendon loading tolerance, and knee resilience during functional tasks.
Muscles Involved
Rectus femorisVastus medialisVastus lateralisVastus intermediusGluteus maximusRectus abdominis
Related Conditions
Patellar tendinopathyPatellofemoral pain syndromeQuadriceps weaknessPost-operative knee strengtheningAnterior knee painJumpers knee
