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lever leg extension

lever leg extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: leverage machine.

lever leg extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
leverage machine

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

How to perform

  1. Adjust the seat height and backrest of the machine to fit your body.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footpad.
  3. Grasp the handles or sidebars for stability.
  4. Extend your legs forward by straightening your knees, lifting the weight.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.