Strength exercise

Leg Extension

How to do it

Sit on the leg extension machine with your back against the pad.
Hook your ankles under the roller pad.
Extend your legs until they are straight.
Squeeze your quadriceps at the top.
Slowly lower back to the starting position.
Avoid using momentum.

Muscles worked

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises

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Type: Strength
Equipment: Leg Extension Machine
Primary muscles: Quadriceps
Measured in: Reps and weight