Quadriceps is a two-joint muscles. In supine hip gets flexed too while flexing the knee. In prone the hip gets locked in the extended position. The only movement of the quadriceps happens at the knee joint. Hence the range reduces.
Quadriceps is a two-joint muscles. In supine hip gets flexed too while flexing the knee. In prone the hip gets locked in the extended position. The only movement of the quadriceps happens at the knee joint. Hence the range reduces.