Supine Terminal Knee Extension

Exercise Overview

This is a knee strengthening exercise that focus on contracting the quadriceps in end range extension. Lie down on your back with your target leg straight out in front of you and placed a foam roller just under the knee. Extend the knee so that the foot is raised off of the ground and hold the contraction for 2-5 seconds. Slowly release the contraction and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved

QuadricepsVastus Medialis Oblique / VMO

Related Conditions

Knee OsteoarthritisPost Surgical Knee RehabKnee Fat Pad ImpingementPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeChondromalacia PatellaRunner’s Knee / Jumper’s KneeMeniscus TearACL Tear / Sprain

Equipment Needed

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