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Lever Leg Extension

Lever Leg Extension: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine. Level: beginner.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentmachine
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepush
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
quads, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Adjust the seat height and backrest of the machine to fit your body.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footpad.
  3. Grasp the handles or sidebars for stability.
  4. Extend your legs forward by straightening your knees, lifting the weight.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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