Example exercises

7. Knee exercises

7.1. Knee extension (sitting)

Knee extension (sitting) 


Movements strengthened: This exercise helps to improve knee extension strength. 

Suitable for: Use this exercise for people with 3-5/5 knee extension strength. 


Instructions: 

  • Person sitting in chair with both feet flat on ground
  • Person straightens leg in front of them 
  • Hold leg out straight for 5 seconds and then slowly lower back down 
  • Repeat 10 times 


Where movement should be felt: 

Person should feel this in the front of the thigh.

A person sitting and straightening their leg directly out if front of them