Lying on the back with one knee bent and the other leg straight, lifting the straight leg off the floor. Strengthens the front of the thigh.

Verbal Cues

• “Bend one knee, keep the other straight”
• “Tighten the thigh, then lift the straight leg slowly”
• “Lower with control”

What to Watch For

• Knee on the lifting leg stays fully straight
• Movement comes from the hip