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One-leg leg extension alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the one-leg leg extension, best matches first.

  1. Leg extensionTrains the quads, same movement.
  2. Reverse NordicTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  3. Sissy squatTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  4. Kettlebell sumo squatTrains the quads, needs kettlebells.
  5. Assisted single-leg squatTrains the quads, no equipment.
  6. Back squatTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
  7. Band squatTrains the quads, needs resistance bands.
  8. Banded knee-pull squatTrains the quads, needs resistance bands.
  9. Barbell rear-foot-raised split squatTrains the quads, needs barbell, squat rack and flat bench.
  10. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
  11. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
  12. Barbell split squatTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.

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