Leg extension alternatives
Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the leg extension, best matches first.
- Back squatTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Bodyweight squatTrains the quads, no equipment.
- Box squatTrains the quads, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
- Bulgarian split squatTrains the quads, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
- Dumbbell walking lungeTrains the quads, needs dumbbells.
- Front squatTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Goblet squatTrains the quads, needs dumbbells.
- Hack squatTrains the quads, needs hack squat machine.
- Kettlebell goblet squatTrains the quads, needs kettlebells.
- Leg pressTrains the quads, needs leg press.
- One-leg squatTrains the quads, no equipment.
- Rear-foot-elevated split squatTrains the quads, needs plyo box or step.
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