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Exercise: Machine Leg Extension

person doing Machine Leg Extension
person doing Machine Leg Extension
person doing Machine Leg Extension

Primary Muscles:

  • Quadriceps

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Legs

Movement Type:

  • Accessory

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps: 

First read info printed on machine
Start in a seated position on the machine with your back in a neutral position
Ensure center of knees (laterally) are aligned with center of machine's pivot
Slowly straighten the legs to full extension
With a smooth controlled movement, return to start position without resting
For FreeMotion Quad place a foot into the holster and mimic the extension movement