Amir bin Abdullah bin al-Zubayr narrates from his father (may Allah be pleased with them both) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) sat in two rak'ahs or in four rak'ahs, he would place his hands on his knees, then point with his index finger.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 2791