Leg Extension Machine

How to Perform This Exercise

1. 1 Position yourself on the machine.
2. 2 Grasp the handles with a firm grip.
3. 3 Keep elbows fixed and close to your body (except overhead).
4. 4 Extend your arms while contracting the triceps to lockout.
5. 5 Return slowly to the starting position while resisting the weight.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Letting the knees cave inward during the movement.
• Not going deep enough, limiting muscle recruitment.
• Rounding the back instead of maintaining an upright and braced posture.

Muscles Worked

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