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Machine Leg Extension
- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Muscle group
- Legs
- Equipment
- Machine
How to do it
- 1Sit in the machine with the pad resting on your shins.
- 2Grip the side handles and set your back against the seat.
- 3Extend your knees to lift the pad until your legs are straight.
- 4Squeeze your quads hard at the top of the extension.
- 5Lower the pad back down slowly and repeat.
Coaching cues
- Squeeze quads at the top
- Control the negative
- Back stays on the pad
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