Leg Extension

An excellent exercise for developing the muscles of the legs, mainly quadriceps.

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Keeping your back firmly into machine, place your feet under the footpad, about shoulder width apart, just above your ankle level.

Position yourself so that your knee joint is at the edge of the seat, not restricting your movement, some machines will enable you to adjust the back support position - always ask the gym staff to show you how to adjust the machine safely and securely.

Hold onto the side handles to keep your back pushed into the back support, and smoothly lift the weight up, allowing the front foot pad to roll naturally a few inches up your shin bone.

Avoid locking the legs out, aim to keep a slight bend in them at the finish, hold for 1 - 2 seconds, then lower and repeat under control.