Quad Sets (Quadriceps Sets) Exercise

Also called Quadriceps sets, Quad isometrics.

Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team

For therapists: free account. Opens the program builder with quad sets already added. Printing this handout needs a free account too.

How to do it

Sit or lie with your leg straight and a small rolled towel under your knee.
Tighten the muscle on the front of your thigh, pressing the back of your knee down into the towel.
Hold, then relax completely.

You should see your kneecap move up slightly as the muscle tightens.

Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:

<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/quad-sets">Quad Sets (Quadriceps Sets) Exercise: free printable handout</a>