Leg Extension
This is training information, not medical advice.
DemoPrimary
Equipment
Leg Extension Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
How to perform
- Sit with the pad on the lower shins and back supported.
- Extend the knees fully with control.
- Lower slowly to the start.
Tips
- Avoid slamming the weight stack.
- A pause at full extension increases tension.
See Vastus Lateralis in the 3D model
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