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Leg extension

Isolates the quads, including the part squats miss.

Also called Quad extension

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
Ankle padSeatBack pad
  1. 1Line your knee up with the machine’s pivot point
  2. 2Roller pad just above your ankles
  3. 3Straighten your legs, then lower slowly

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

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  • Leg Extension
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