Question:
How can I get the most out of my time on the leg-extension machine? What
exercise form is best, and are there any variations I can use?
Answer:
First, sit down on a leg-extension machine, and hook your ankles behind
the roller pad. If the roller is adjustable, it should be positioned so
it rests on the lowest part of your shins, not the top of your feet nor
the middle of your shins. Grasp the handles on the machine or the edges
of the seat lightly to keep your hips from lifting up as you perform the
exercise.
Then, straighten
your legs, lifting the weight with your quads until your knees are straight.
Always try for the fullest range of motion you can all the way up, all
the way down.
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