Lever Leg Extension
- Category
- Legs
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Lever Leg Extension Machine
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps Femoris
- Secondary muscles
- Iliopsoas
How to do it
- Sit on the lever leg extension machine. Position your feet under the padded lever, with the lever resting just above your ankles.
- Grip the handles on the sides of the machine for support. Engage your core and keep your back pressed firmly against the backrest.
- Extend your legs by pushing the padded lever upward, straightening your knees, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Avoid locking your knees at the top of the movement to reduce strain on your joints.
- Keep your back pressed firmly against the backrest to maintain proper form.
- Exhale as you extend your legs and inhale as you lower them back down.
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