Arms and calves · New to it
Leg Extension
Straightening the knees against a padded lever while seated, the quads working on their own.
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- Works
- quads
- Kit
- Machine
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Sit with your back on the pad and knees lined up with the machine's pivot. Hook the pad over the front of your ankles.
While you move
- Knees line up with the pivot
- Straighten all the way
- Squeeze for a beat
- Lower slowly
Avoid
- Kicking the weight up fast
- Lifting the hips off the seat
- Letting the stack crash down
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.