Exercises / Beginner
Knee flexion and extension
- Quadriceps
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
With the body slightly leaning forward.
Bend and extend your knees repeatedly.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio1
- Mobility5
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