Exercise Lab

Straight-leg Quad and Glutes Isometrics -- Seated

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Quadriceps isometric (static) strength
  • Glute isometric (static) strength

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Description

  • Seated on the ground, lean back with one leg out in front and the other leg bent.
  • Pull the toes of the stretched-out leg back as far as you can and squeeze your thighs.
  • Return to the relaxed position.

ProTip

  • Focus on tightening the quads and glutes

Mistakes

  • Not squeezing the quads (front thigh)
  • Not squeezing the glutes