Form cues
- Line up knees with pivot
- Lift with your quads
- Keep hips on the seat
- Lower under control
Exercise
Lever Leg Extension
Upper legs, leverage machine
A seated machine exercise that strengthens the quadriceps by extending the knees against a padded lever.
Target: quads. Also works: hamstrings.
Steps
- Adjust the seat and backrest so your knees line up with the machine's pivot point.
- Sit back against the pad and place your shins behind the lower roller pad.
- Grip the handles and start with your knees bent and feet pointed forward.
- Straighten your knees to lift the pad until your legs are nearly straight.
- Pause briefly while keeping your thighs pressed into the seat.
- Lower the pad with control until your knees are bent again.
Common mistakes
- Knees sit too far forward or behind the machine pivot.
- Swinging the weight up with momentum.
- Locking the knees hard at the top.
- Lifting the hips or lower back off the seat.
Breathing
Exhale as you straighten your knees, and inhale as you lower the pad back down.
In the app, search for Lever Leg Extension and add it to a workout.