lever leg extension

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with leverage machine.

lever leg extension demonstration
lever leg extension β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do lever leg extension

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

Hamstrings

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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