PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Quad Sets (Isometric)

Knee
Beginner
Mat
3 sets of 10 reps, hold 5-10 sec
Reviewed by Dr. J Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Sit with the affected leg straight, foot flexed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Sit with the affected leg straight, foot flexed.
  2. 2
    Tighten the thigh muscle, pressing the back of the knee into the floor.
  3. 3
    Hold 5-10 seconds. Release.
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Do
  • Keep the leg straight
Don't
  • Do not lift the leg
Clinically used for
Post-Surgical Knee RecoveryACL RehabOsteoarthritis Knee

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