Exercise Lab

Leg Extension – Leg Boot

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Quadriceps (front thigh) strength.

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Description

  • Attach optional Leg Boot (TQLB) to adjustable swivel mid pulley. Adjust pulley to highest setting. Set resistance.
  • Place outside foot into Leg Boot so strap wraps around the top of your foot and also under your foot.
  • Stand facing away from the pulley. Grasp press arm to stabilize your upper body keeping it upright.
  • Start with your knee at a 90° angle so your foot is pointing back toward the pulley.
  • Keep your knee in place and slowly extend your foot forward revolving around your knee
  • Slowly return to start position and repeat. Finish set and switch to other leg, repeat.
  • As a progression to this exercise, take a step further forward at the start and move leg forward at the hip while extending your foot simultaneously.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight.

Mistakes

  • Leaning forward.
  • Swinging your leg.