Leg Extension

Seated in the machine, extend the legs until straight and lower with control.

Leg Extension, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Sit with the knees at the pad's pivot, shins behind the roller; grip the handles.

Steps

  1. Extend the legs to straight.
  2. Hold the top for a beat.
  3. Lower with control, not all the way to slack.

Common mistakes

Hips lifting off the seat: strap in tighter, drop weight. Kicking the weight up: smooth to the top. Letting the stack slam: keep tension at the bottom.

Breathing

Exhale extending, inhale lowering.