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Leg Extension

Also known as Knee Extension

QuadsMachineIsolationBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Sit with the knee joint aligned with the machine's pivot and the shin pad just above the ankles.

02 /Execution

Extend the knees until the legs are nearly straight, then lower under control to the starting bend.

03 /Key Cues
  • Align the knees with the pivot
  • Sit back into the pad
  • Pause briefly at full extension
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Swinging the torso to move the weight
  • Slamming the weight down
  • Very short range
05 /Variations
  • Single-leg extension
  • Reclined leg extension
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.