Single-Leg Leg Extension

Single-Leg Leg Extension is a isolation strength exercise using machine that trains the quadriceps.

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Primary muscles: Quadriceps

How to do it

1. Seat yourself in the machine and adjust it so that you are positioned properly. The pad should be against the lower part of the shin but not in contact with the ankle. Adjust the seat so that the pivot point is in line with your knee. Select a weight appropriate for your abilities.
2. Maintaining good posture, fully extend one leg, pausing at the top of the motion.
3. Return to the starting position without letting the weight stop, keeping tension on the muscle.
4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Single-Leg Leg Extension from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Quadriceps volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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