knee extension
Quadriceps exercise movement
Knee extension is the straightening of the leg at the knee joint, moving the lower leg away from the thigh.
The quadriceps muscles power this movement.
In fitness and physical therapy, knee extension often refers specifically to an exercise targeting these muscles, performed on a machine or with resistance: Three sets of knee extensions will strengthen your quads.
- quadricepsFour-part thigh muscle
- leg pressLower-body resistance machine exercise
- leg dayLower-body training session
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- kickingStriking with foot
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