Eccentric Terminal Knee Flexion with Band

ECCENTRIC TKF WITH BAND

The eccentric terminal knee flexion with band exercise is used to target the knee flexors in end range knee extension. Start by anchoring a monster band to a stable object behind you. Loop the other end around the front of the knee and face away from the anchor point. Start with a soft bend in the knee and slowly straighten it out while resisting the band. Complete the exercise at a 4 second tempo.

Muscles involved:

• hamstrings

  • semitendinosus

  • semimembranosus

  • biceps femoris

Related conditions:

• PCL tear

• meniscus tear

• hamstring strain

• patellofemoral pain syndrome

• patellar dislocation / patellar subluxation

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