Single Leg Extension
Sit on the leg extension machine, adjust the back pad so your knees align with the machine's pivot, and place only one shin behind the roller pad. Grip the side handles, brace your core, and extend the loaded leg until it is straight, squeezing the quad at the top. Lower slowly under control to the start position without letting the stack rest. Complete all reps on one side before switching.
How it is executed
- Sit on the leg extension machine, adjust the back pad so your knees align with the machine's pivot, and place only one shin behind the roller pad.
- Grip the side handles, brace your core, and extend the loaded leg until it is straight, squeezing the quad at the top.
- Lower slowly under control to the start position without letting the stack rest.
- Complete all reps on one side before switching.
- Muscles worked
- Quadriceps
- Primary muscle
- Rectus femoris
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Lower body
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- What it is for
- Strength · Hypertrophy
