Leg Extension
- Main muscle
- Quads
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Leg extension
How to do it
- Adjust the backrest so your knees line up with the machine's pivot, and set the pad just above your ankles.
- Sit back fully and hold the side handles.
- Straighten your legs until they are almost fully extended and pause for a moment.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the start.
Beginner tip: Lower the weight slowly instead of letting it drop.