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Exercise Lab

Single-Leg Leg Extension

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Equipment

  • Leg-Extension Machine

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Quadriceps (front thigh) strength

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Description

  • Sit with your chest up and the leg pad resting over the lower part of your shins.
  • Straighten one leg by lifting the leg pad.
  • When the knee is fully straightened, squeeze the top of your thigh.
  • Return slowly to the bottom position.

ProTip

  • Keep the top of your hips in contact with the back-rest

Mistakes

  • Kicking the leg up too violently
  • Not extending all the way