Strength

Single Leg Machine Leg Extension

Strengthen your quadriceps with the Single Leg Machine Leg Extension. This compound exercise targets one leg at a time, promoting muscle balance, lower body strength, core stability, and coordination for full-body conditioning.
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Single Leg Machine Leg Extension instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Seat yourself on a leg extension machine and place one foot under the padded lever.
2
Adjust the pad and seat so that your knee aligns with the moving axis of the machine.
3
Hold onto the side bars for support and fully extend your leg, feeling a flex in your thigh.
4
Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement for the suggested number of reps before switching to the other leg.
Seat yourself on a leg extension machine and place one foot under the padded lever.
Adjust the pad and seat so that your knee aligns with the moving axis of the machine.
Hold onto the side bars for support and fully extend your leg, feeling a flex in your thigh.
Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the suggested number of reps before switching to the other leg.
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