Leg Extension Machine
Isolation exercise · quad dominant
How to do it
- Adjust the seat and pad so your knee joint lines up with the machine's pivot point.
- Extend your legs forward under control.
- Lower the weight slowly again until your knees are clearly bent.
Muscles involved
- quadriceps
- 100
- calves
- 5
At a glance
- Type
- Isolation exercise
- Movement pattern
- quad dominant
- Equipment
- leg extension machine
- Variations
- both legs added weight, left leg added weight, right leg added weight
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.