Supine Dumbbell Leg Extension
Exercise Overview
The supine dumbbell leg extension exercise is used to restore full knee extension strength, particularly following an acute injury or following surgery in the knee, hip or leg. Start by lying down on the edge of a bed or exercise bench so that your knee is hanging off of the edge. Use a dumbbell foot strap to anchor a weight to the bottom of your foot. Extend your knee to the fullest range tolerable and hold a strong isometric contraction for 5-7 seconds. Gently lower the leg by bending the knee to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
Quadricepsvastus medialis (vastus medialis oblique)vastus intermediusvastus lateralisrectus femorisquadriceps tendonpatellar tendonanterior cruciate ligamentpatellofemoral joint
Related Conditions
ACL reconstructive surgeryACL sprainTotal hip replacement / arthroscopyFemur fracturePatella fracturequadriceps strainknee meniscus tear
