Exercise guide
Lever Leg Extension
Quadriceps · Leverage Machine
Form cues
- Sit, shins under footpad
- Extend legs to straighten knees
- Pause, then lower slowly
How to do Lever Leg Extension, step by step
- 1Adjust the seat height and backrest of the machine to fit your body.
- 2Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footpad.
- 3Grasp the handles or sidebars for stability.
- 4Extend your legs forward by straightening your knees, lifting the weight.
- 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Leverage Machine
Sets and reps
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