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Leg Extension

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Leg extension machine

How to do it

  1. 1

    Adjust the back pad so your knees line up with the machine's pivot point.

  2. 2

    Put the ankle pad on the front of your lower shins.

  3. 3

    Hold the handles. Breathe out as you straighten your legs all the way.

  4. 4

    Squeeze your quads for 1 second, then breathe in as you lower slowly.

Where you should feel it: Quads.

Common mistakes

Kicking the weight up fast

Slow down; lift and lower with control.

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