Lever leg extension exercise demonstration
Lever leg extension

Exercise

Lever leg extension

Lever leg extension is a moderate exercise. It trains quads. You need Machine.

Equipment
Machine
Muscles
QuadsHamstrings

Detailed explanation

Adjust the seat so the machine pivot aligns with your knees and the roller rests on the front of your lower legs, just above the ankles. Sit with your back against the pad, hips on the seat, and hands holding the handles.

Exhale and extend your knees smoothly until your legs are nearly straight, without forcefully locking them. Pause briefly, then lower the weight slowly to the starting position. Keep your hips down and avoid swinging.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat so the machine pivot aligns with your knees and the roller rests on the front of your lower legs, just above the ankles.

  2. 2

    Sit with your back against the pad, hips on the seat, and hands holding the handles.

  3. 3

    Exhale and extend your knees smoothly until your legs are nearly straight, without forcefully locking them.

  4. 4

    Pause briefly, then lower the weight slowly to the starting position. Keep your hips down and avoid swinging.

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