Strength

Single-Leg Leg Extension

The single-leg leg extension is a beginner strength exercise for your quads, using machine.

Main muscles
Quads
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Single-Leg Leg Extension, starting position
Start
Single-Leg Leg Extension, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Seat yourself in the machine and adjust it so that you are positioned properly. The pad should be against the lower part of the shin but not in contact with the ankle. Adjust the seat so that the pivot point is in line with your knee. Select a weight appropriate for your abilities.
  2. Maintaining good posture, fully extend one leg, pausing at the top of the motion.
  3. Return to the starting position without letting the weight stop, keeping tension on the muscle.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Alternatives to the single-leg leg extension

Bodyweight squat Body weight Dumbbell step-up Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell walking lunge Dumbbells Goblet box squat Dumbbells, Flat bench Goblet squat Dumbbells Hack squat Hack squat