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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