Exercise library
Quads
Leg Extension
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit with your shins behind the pad and knees aligned with the machine's pivot. Extend the knees to straighten the legs, squeeze the quads at the top, then lower under control.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Horizontal Leg PressMachineSquat
- Leg PressMachineSquat
- Machine Hack SquatMachineSquat
- Machine Hip AdductionMachineSquat
- Machine V-SquatMachineSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: