Leg extension
Leg extension
What it works
Works
Quads
Equipment
Machine
How to do it
- Sit in the machine with your back supported and your ankles behind the roller.
- Adjust the roller so it sits on your lower shins.
- Extend your knees, raising the roller until your legs are nearly straight.
- Squeeze your quads at the top for a moment.
- Lower under control without letting the weight stack slam.
Common mistakes
- Using momentum by swinging the legs
- Snapping the knees into lockout at the top
- Lifting the hips off the seat
Other variations
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