Standing Hamstring Curls
Strengthens the muscles at the back of the thigh.
What it helps
Strengthens the hamstrings at the back of the thigh that balance the quad and help steady the knee.
How to do it
- Stand holding a counter.
- Bend your knee, bringing your heel toward your buttock.
- Lower slowly.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, once or twice a day.
Where this appears in recovery
Standing Hamstring Curls is part of 20 recovery programs, most often at the motion & gait (weeks 2–8), return to normal activity (weeks 1–4) and early recovery (weeks 1–3) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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- PCL Reconstruction exercise guide
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- Quadriceps Tendon Repair exercise guide
- Total Knee Arthroplasty exercise guide
- Total Knee Arthroplasty exercise guide
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty exercise guide
- Patellar Tendon Repair exercise guide
- Knee Manipulation (MUA) exercise guide
- Meniscal Repair exercise guide
- …and 8 more
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.