Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Leg Extension, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Quadriceps |
Setup
Set the back pad so the knees line up with the machine axis of rotation.
How to do it well
- Align the knees with the machine pivot
- Extend to full lockout
- Lower under control
Common mistakes
- Using momentum to swing the weight
- Cutting the range short
Free programs with Leg Extension
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
- Gym Confidence: Machines (3 day)
- Upper / Lower Starter (4 day)
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.