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KNEE CURL - LEG BACK

Strengthen hamstring muscles through knee flexion movements.

Focus Lower Body
Pool Depth Fully Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. Bend your knee, bringing your foot up behind you slowly.
  3. Return to starting position and repeat with the other foot.
  4. Complete prescribed repetitions on both sides with controlled movements.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Bend knee slowly and deliberately. Feel the hamstring muscles working. Maintain upright posture.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute knee or hamstring injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.

Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase range of motion.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education