Leg Extension Video & Instructions

Leg Extension video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do a Leg Extension using the correct technique. Below you'll find the Leg Extension video, pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video!

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Exercise Instructions:

The leg extension is a great exercise for isolating the quads. Sit on the leg extension machine and adjust so that the leg pad sits on your ankles. The adjust the back rest so that your knees are just off the end of the seat. Select the weight you want to use on the stack. Take the weight off the stack by extending your legs slightly. This is the starting position for the exercise. Holding onto the handles for stability, and bending at the knees only, extend your legs out as far as possible. Hold for a count of 1 while squeezing your quads, then slowly lower back to the starting position. The weight should not touch the stack. Repeat for desired reps.

Tips:

Use a slow and controlled movement, do not "kick" the weights up. Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your quads, this adds intensity to the leg extension. Leg extensions can be used as a pre-exhaust exercise for squats or other big compound movements, and also used for the second exercise in compound/isolation supersets.

More Machines Quadriceps Exercises:

  1. 45 Degree Leg Press
  2. One Leg 45 Degree Leg Press
  3. Narrow Stance 45 Degree Leg Press
  4. Wide Stance 45 Degree Leg Press
  5. Hack Squat
  6. One Leg Hack Squat
  7. Narrow Hack Squat
  8. Wide hack Squat
  9. Reverse hack Squat
  10. Leg Extension
  11. Single Leg Extension
  12. Toes Out Leg Extension
  13. Toes In Leg Extension
  14. Hip Adduction Machine
  15. Hip Abduction Machine
  16. Smith Machine Squat
  17. Narrow Smith Machine Squat
  18. Wide Smith Machine Squat
  19. Smith Machine Squat To Bench
  20. Feet Forward Smith Machine Squat
  21. Smith Machine Zercher Squat
  22. Smith Machine One Leg Squat
  23. Smith Machine Front Squat
  24. Smith Machine Lunge
  25. Smith Machine Deadlift
  26. Hip Extensions

EXERCISE PROFILE

Primary Muscle(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscle(s):
None
Mechanics:
Isolation
Equipment:
Machines

Excercise Pictures