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static quad - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

static quad

isometric quadriceps contraction with knee pressed against towel roll while lying supine, heel remains grounded.

Starting position
supine
Joints
knee
Muscles
quadriceps
Equipment
pillow, towel
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isometric

How it is done

Lie on the back with lega straight forward and place a towel roll or pillow under the knee of exercising leg. Press the knee on the towel roll without lifting the heel off the floor. Hold and release the press to starting position. Repeat

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.