Seated leg extension
An exercise for the quadriceps. Equipment: machine. Below are the animation, step-by-step technique and tips.
Muscles
Equipment
How to do it
- Sit on a leg curl machine with your back supported, knees bent, and feet hanging below.
- Set the bar of the machine against your shins.
- Take the bar up by extending your legs forward.
- As your legs become nearly straight, return to the initial position, and repeat.
Tips
- Keep your back nicely supported.
- Don’t raise your hips off the seat.
- Maintain a smooth breathing pattern.
Programs that include it
Technique videos and a set log in the app
Point your iPhone camera to download
