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Leg Extension
Sit in the machine with the pad resting above your ankles. Straighten your knees to raise the pad, then lower slowly with control.
Leg Extension
Sit in the machine with the pad resting above your ankles.
Straighten your knees to raise the pad, then lower slowly with control.
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Key points
- Focus on contracting the front of your thighs
- Pause briefly at the top
- Keep your back against the seat
Cautions
- Do not lift your hips off the seat
- Do not kick the pad up with momentum
- Do not force your knees to lock out
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Quadriceps
Equipment: Leg extension machine
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