Single-leg Extension
- Primary muscles
- Quads
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Sit on the leg extension machine with your back against the pad and your working leg hooked under the resistance pad.
- 2 Extend your working leg forward until it is fully straight, engaging your quadriceps.
- 3 Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position, maintaining control.
- 4 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other leg.