Open kinetic chain exercises

Open Kinetic Chain Exercises (OKCE) These exercises are performed typically where the hand or foot is free to move. These exercises are typically non-weight bearing, with the movement occurring at the elbow or knee joint. If there is any weight applied it is applied to the distal portion of the limb. The opposite of OKCE are closed kinetic chain exercises.

Arm exercises

bench press

biceps curl

Leg exercises

OKCE for legs concentrates on a strong quadriceps contraction, which will strengthen the quadriceps and restore quadriceps power output. Such OKCEs include:

knee extensions

straight leg raises