🦵 Wall Slides (Knee Flexion)
The Wall Slides (Knee Flexion) is a beginner knee exercise that targets the hamstrings and calves. Use gravity and the wall to gently increase knee flexion range of motion. It's commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for ACL Reconstruction and Total Knee Replacement. Below is how to perform the Wall Slides (Knee Flexion) with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.
Benefits of the Wall Slides (Knee Flexion)
- Strengthens and activates the hamstrings and calves
- Improves mobility
- Improves flexibility
- Supports recovery and rehab for ACL Reconstruction and Total Knee Replacement
- Can be done with simple equipment (wall)
- Performed supine, so it's easy to set up
How to do the Wall Slides (Knee Flexion)
- Lie on your back perpendicular to a wall
- Place both feet flat on the wall, hips and knees bent ~90°
- Let your foot slowly slide down the wall, bending your knee further
- Hold the deepest comfortable position for 5 seconds
- Slide your foot back up the wall
How many reps & sets
A common starting point is 3 sets of 12 reps. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Form tips
- Use gravity, don't force the bend
- Progress range gradually
Muscles worked
Hamstrings, Calves
When to be cautious
- Acute meniscus pain
Who should do the Wall Slides (Knee Flexion)?
The Wall Slides (Knee Flexion) is often included in programs for people recovering from ACL Reconstruction and Total Knee Replacement, and for anyone wanting to strengthen the knee. It's rated beginner.
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