KNEE OR LEG EXTENSION

Muscles Trained :
Rectis Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius

Joint Actions :
Knee Extension

Instructions :

1. Stand shoulder width apart with knees slightly flexed (bent)
2. Strap a cable around one of your ankles and stand facing away from the machine.
3. Let high cable pulley flex (bend) the lower leg back while keeping the upper leg parallel with the body.
4. To begin the movement, extend (straighten) your leg away from the machine.
5. Exhale throughout the downward movement phase.
6. Continue to extend the leg until it is completely straight.
7. Return the leg to starting position slowly.
8. Inhale throughout the upward movement phase.
9. Repeat the movement for desired number of repetitions.
10. Switch to opposite leg and repeat the movement for desired number of repetitions.

Variations :

None.

Common Mistakes :

1. Moving the upper leg instead of keeping it stable throughout the movement.

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