Leg Extension

The leg extension machine is designed for this exercise.

Sit in the seat and place your feet behind the roll pad.

Adjust the seat or roll pad so that your knees hang off the seat edge. The roll pad should be against your lower shins.

You can hold the edge of the seat or handle bars to help keep your hips down while you do this exercise.

Extend your legs until your knees are straight. Never swing the weight up.

Lock your legs and hold the contraction briefly.

Slowly lower the weight to the starting position. Don't let gravity do the work for you. Resist as you lower the weight.

Use your full range of motion.

Concentrate on feeling your quadriceps tightening throughout the whole movement.

This video shows how to slow down the lowering stage:

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