Hip flexes to complete the extension
The thigh lifts instead of the knee extending.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsRectus femoris
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Core · Lower Body
Terminal Knee Extension (TKE)
Coaching cues
- Band behind the knee; slight bend in the starting position
- Drive the knee to full extension against the band
- Squeeze the quad at lockout; pause
- Return slowly — resist the band pulling the knee back
Common faults 2
Stance knee valgus
Knee drifts inward on the standing leg during the exercise.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗