For a seated leg extension with ankle weights, start with 5-pound weights and progress only to 10-pound weights. Or, loop a resistance band around your ankle and around the rear leg of the chair on the same side. Sit in a chair with your back straight. Lift one leg to straight out from your body. Hold for five seconds. Lower to starting position.

Adjust the seat so that the pivot point is in line with your knee. Select a weight appropriate for your abilities. Maintaining good posture, fully extend one leg, pausing at the top of the motion. Return to the starting position without letting the weight stop, keeping tension on the muscle. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

SEATED KNEE EXTENSION EXERCISE TECHNIQUE Sitting up tall with your shoulders back and down. Lifting one leg up, extending at the knee. Hold briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing the muscles at the front of the thigh before lowering your leg back down. Ensure the movement is slow and controlled.

Starting with either side, extend your leg out and squeeze the quadriceps muscle hard at the top. Slowly drop your leg down and continue for the desired number of repetitions. When you’re finished, switch legs and repeat.