Leg Extension

Pro Tip

To keep yourself firmly in the seat, try actively pulling yourself down towards it with the handles at your sides.

Sit down on the machine with your butt, lower back, and upper back firmly placed against it while you position your legs behind the pad.
Set up the machine's backrest, seat height, and pad position so that your feet are pointed directly towards the ground or slightly back, with the pad pressed against your lower shins.
Exhale and extend your legs, straightening them while holding onto the handles at your sides.
Continue extending your legs until they are completely straight.
Inhale and lower your legs, returning them to the starting position.

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Leg Extension Machine

This machine can help you improve your squat strength.

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