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Hip/Knee

Quad Set

Tighten the thigh muscle with the knee straight — foundational after knee irritation.

  • Quad activation

Standard dose

Sets
3
Reps / hold
8–10 holds
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Sit or lie with the leg straight.
  2. Tighten the front of the thigh to push the knee down into the surface.
  3. Hold, then relax.