Leg Extension Machine: how to do it and form tips

A machine that isolates the quadriceps through knee extension against a padded resistance arm. One of the few true quad isolation exercises.

Form tips

1. Adjust the pad so it sits just above your ankles, not on your shins.
2. Extend your legs fully and squeeze the quads hard at lockout.
3. Lower slowly — the eccentric is where most growth stimulus happens.

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