Legs
Machine
Leg extension
Setup
Adjust the backrest so the knee joint is aligned with the machine's axis of rotation.
Position your back and pelvis fully against the pad.
Position the lower leg pad just above the ankle.
Keep the back of your knees close to the edge of the seat.
Hold the handles and stabilize your upper body.
Execution
Extend lower leg forward/upward in a controlled manner.
Perform the movement only through the knee joint.
Briefly tense the thigh maximally in the top position.
Lower the weight again slowly and in a controlled manner.
Maintain tension and do not drop the weight abruptly.
