Leg Extensions | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Quadriceps

Quick Cues

1

Extend your knees fully

2

Squeeze quads at the top

3

Lower with control

4

Keep back against the pad

Equipment Needed

Leg Extension Machine

Sit on the leg extension machine and adjust the pad to rest on your lower shins.
Grip the side handles for stability.
Extend your legs by straightening your knees.
Squeeze your quads at full extension.
Lower the weight back down under control.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Swinging the legs to build momentum

Not using the full range of motion

Setting the pad too high on the shin

Pro Tips

Adjust the pad height to sit just above your knee

Extend fully and hold for a second to maximize quad contraction

Use a slow 3-second eccentric on the way down

Your Progress

Variations

Leg Extension (single leg)

Sissy Squat

Bulgarian Split Squat