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Leg extension machine

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Leg extension machine: start of the movement
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Leg extension machine: end of the movement
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Muscles worked
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Primary: quads

Correct technique

  1. 1Knees in line with the machine's axis, pad above your ankles.
  2. 2Straighten your knees.
  3. 3Hold at the top.
  4. 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Kicking the weight up with momentum.
  • ✕Lifting the hips.

Caution if you have pain

If you have pain in your knees, choose a gentler variation. In your custom plan we leave it out completely in that case.

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