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Leg Extension
beginner
Machine
Quad isolation exercise on a machine.
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Instructions
Sit in machine, pad across lower shins. Extend legs to full extension, squeeze quads, lower with control.
Common Mistakes
Too much weight, partial range, swinging legs up with momentum.
Variations
- Single Leg Extension
- Slow Eccentric Extension
- Leg Press