Cable Terminal Knee Extension

Body region

• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Femoris
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Helps

• Gluteus Maximus

Holds

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Set a pulley at about knee height, loop a strap around the back of one knee and face the stack with that knee slightly bent.
2. Hold a support for balance.
3. Straighten the knee fully against the cable, hold briefly, then bend slowly; switch legs.

Cues

• Squeeze the quad at the end of every rep.
• Keep the foot planted flat.

Common mistakes

• Hyperextending the knee.
• Using a weight that makes the hips shift.

Alternatives

• Terminal Knee Extension
• Leg Extension