QuadricepsBeginner
Leg Extension
How to do it
- 1
Adjust the seat so your knees line up with the machine's pivot point.
- 2
Place the pad just above your ankles.
- 3
Extend your legs until they're straight, squeezing the quads.
- 4
Lower slowly to about 90°.
Common mistakes
- Kicking the weight up with momentum.
- Lifting the hips off the seat.
Tips
- Pause one second at full extension.
- Useful to add quad volume without extra fatigue on the back.