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  • Stand on the affected leg with the knee softly bent.
  • Hold the weight either with the hands at each end as shown or with a grip so the palms are facing the legs.
  • Use the toes of the unaffected leg for stability however the weight should be in the standing leg.
  • With the arms relaxed lower the weight towards the knee.
  • The hips move backwards and the knee maintains the soft position without bending.
  • When the point of tension is reached through the muscle at the back of the thigh, slowly return to the starting position.
Category: Functional Region: Lower Limb, Hip, Knee Equipment: Dumbbell Position: Standing Activation: Eccentric Unilateral: Yes