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Exercise Lab

Bent-knee Quad Isometrics -- Seated

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Equipment

  • Bolster

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Quadriceps isometric (static) strength
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Description

  • Seated down, lean back with one leg straight but propped up slightly at the knee over a large rolled-up towel.
  • Contract the thighs without moving the knee.
  • Return to the relaxed position.

ProTip

  • Focus on tightening the quads

Mistakes

  • Straightening the knee