Hyperextension of the knee supported in chair

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Hyperextension of the knee supported in chair

Muscle map

Hyperextension of the knee supported in chair

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Extend the trunk or hips until you return to neutral, not into excessive hyperextension. Lower slowly while keeping the abdominal wall active. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

quadriceps

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load quadriceps without sacrificing position; at beginner level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.

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