Seated Leg Extension

Proper Positioning

1. Keep the shoulder blades on the back pad and the glutes on the seat

2. Place the feet underneath the bottom pad, touching your shin

3. The knee joint should align with the front of the seat

4. Grasp the handles on the side, pulling the body into the back pad and seat

Proper Technique

1. Extend the legs by contracting the quadriceps just shy of locking them out

2. Hold and 'squeeze' the quadriceps at peak contraction (do not hold with the knees)

3. Slowly return legs to starting position whilst maintaining the contraction in the quads

Essential Tips

1. Pointing the feet inwards focuses more on the outside of the quadriceps

2. Pointing the feet outwards focuses more on the inside of the quadriceps

3. A neutral feet position will focus on the overall quadriceps

4. Do not swing the weight

5. Execute with a full range of motion

6. Start the concentric phase of the movement before the hamstrings are activated