Lever Leg Extension
This exercise strengthens your quadriceps and improves knee extension strength. It helps with squats, stairs, and running.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Sit in the leg extension machine and adjust the seat so your knee joint is aligned with the machine's pivot point.
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Place your ankles behind the padded roller just above the ankles, and brace your core so your hips stay in contact with the seat.
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Extend your knees under control and squeeze your quadriceps at the top without forcefully locking your knees.
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Lower the weight slowly back to the starting position, keep tension in your quadriceps, and avoid lifting your glutes off the seat.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideThis exercise strengthens your quadriceps and improves knee extension strength. It helps with squats, stairs, and running.
You should feel it in your quads. It should not feel like your knees or momentum are doing the work.
A common mistake is swinging the weight up. Keep your hips on the pad and move only at the knees, lower the weight if needed.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftLever Leg Extension is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your thighs and hips still, and let the movement occur only at the knee joint. Adjust the range of motion to remain pain-free, avoid swinging, and use a lighter load if needed.
The leg extension is an effective isolation exercise for the quadriceps and works well as a high-repetition finisher at the end of a workout.
More exercises: Quadriceps
§ 06 · Same muscles
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