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Leg extension

A isolation exercise for the quads. Equipment: leg extension machine.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Pad on the lower shin, knee lined up with the pivot.
  2. Extend fully
  3. Pause
  4. Lower slowly

Muscles worked

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