This exercise is a staple for building strong legs.
Steps
- Adjust the seat so that your knees have full range of motion and that the footpad fits over your legs, just above your ankles.
- Grasp the handles with your hands for support, keeping your hip and back against the bench.
- Slowly extend your legs until your knees are straight, but do not lock your knees.
- Hold for a moment and then with controlled movements return to the starting position.
Note: Use controlled movements for this exercise, do not swing the weight up.
- Type: isolation
- Primary: quadriceps
- Equipment: machine
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