Squats, lunges and legs
Leg extension
Muscles worked: Quads
How to do it
- Set up. Adjust the seat so your knees line up with the machine pivot. Place the roller across the lower shins, above the ankles.
- Move. Straighten the knees smoothly through a comfortable range while keeping your back and thighs supported.
- Finish. Lower the roller slowly. Follow the instructions on your particular machine and avoid swinging the weight.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the weight up with momentum.
- Seat set so your knee doesn’t line up with the machine’s pivot.
- Slamming the stack down between reps.
Where it appears in the member plans
Fat-Loss Foundations, Strength Builder.
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