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Prone Knee Extension Overpressure (Prone Hang)

Knee · Also called prone knee extension overpressure, prone hang, prone hangs, prone knee extension

Prone Knee Extension Overpressure (Prone Hang), Start
Start
Prone Knee Extension Overpressure (Prone Hang), Finish
Finish

Setup

Begin lying face down on a bed or table with your kneecap just past the edge, so your lower leg hangs freely off the end.

Movement

Relax your leg and let gravity slowly pull your knee straight. Hold this position for several minutes as instructed by your therapist.

Tip

Stay relaxed — a gentle, prolonged pull straightens the knee better than force. Your therapist may add a light ankle weight.