๐SAVE. 1. Extend the knee all the way, keep it straight, lift, lower. 2. Kick behind you and away from midline, keep the knee straight. Do it in a hinged position for added glute work on the standing leg These are Rehab STAPLES. Add as a warm up or as part of leg day. TKE stands for โterminal knee extension.โ Being able to actively achieve it and have it helps for the knee to work for us in optimal positions. In things like knee arthritis or after knee/ACL surgery, itโs common for this range to decrease, which may impact important mechanics for walking and standing. Regaining motion and the strength to control it is a primary goal in any knee program. โข