Leg Extensions
Muscle Groups: Quads
Leg Extensions focuses on Quads.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Leg Extensions with proper form and technique.
- 1
Sit on the leg extension machine with your back against the pad and your shins placed under the padded lever.
- 2
Extend your legs to lift the padded lever until your knees are almost fully straight.
- 3
Slowly lower the padded lever back to the starting position with bent knees.
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