Standing Knee Extension
The Standing Knee Extension mainly works the quads, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Knee Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
How to do the Standing Knee Extension
Stand upright with your hands placed on your hips and feet about hip-width apart.
Lift one knee up toward your chest until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
Slowly straighten your leg outward, extending your knee fully while contracting your quad.
Bend your knee back to the lifted starting position with control.
Lower your foot back to the floor and immediately repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Standing Knee Extension FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Knee Extension work?
The Standing Knee Extension mainly works the quads, with help from the core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Knee Extension?
None. The Standing Knee Extension is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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