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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