Leg extension

Leg extension (Machine leg extension, Seated leg extension, Leg extension machine, Quad extension)

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. Sit on the Leg extension machine with your back against the backrest and the padded roller resting against your lower shins.
  2. Hold the side handles firmly and extend both legs upward until they are completely straight.
  3. Lower the weight smoothly back to the starting position under control.

Form tips

  1. Align the pivot axis of the machine with your knee joints.
  2. Squeeze your quadriceps at full extension without hyper-extending the knee joints.

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Equipment