Seated Knee Extension

Straightening one knee while sitting on a chair until the leg is level, a simple bodyweight move for the front of the thigh.

Body part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Strength

Pattern

Knee extension

Mainly works

Quadriceps

Cues

1. Sit tall, hold the seat
2. Straighten the knee until the leg is level
3. Pull the toes back
4. Lower slowly