Leg Extension
Muscles: Quads
Set up the machine
- Back against the backrest, knees in line with the pivot
- Shin pad just above the ankles
- Hold the side handles
Form tips
- Knees in line with the machine pivot, back against the pad
- Extend until the legs are straight and squeeze the quads
- Hold for a moment at the top
- Lower slowly without dropping the weight
Common mistakes
- Swinging the weight up with momentum
- Lifting the hips off the seat