In a seated position, push your lower legs up in a controlled movement without momentum and return to the starting position.
Starting position:
- Sitting, knees at right angles, heels slightly behind the knees
- The knees are level with the axis of rotation of the device
- The foot pad is level with the ankle joint
- Buttocks and back fully seated, torso tensed
Final position:
- Press your lower legs up until they are parallel to the floor and your legs are almost stretched out and pointing forwards
- Keep your back and buttocks firmly in the seat
Attention:
Do not make a hollow back, the movement only takes place in the knee joint (lower leg), do not fully extend your knees.
Variant I:
Perform the exercise on one leg to counteract any muscular imbalance.
Variant II:
The exercise can also be performed using the 2:1 method: push down with two legs and alternately bring only one leg back up.
