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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads

Equipment Required

Cable Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Abs

Exercise Description

The single leg extension exercise builds quad strength one leg at a time. This move fixes muscle imbalances and gives you stronger, more defined thighs.

How To

1. Sit on the leg extension machine with your back flat against the pad 2. Position one ankle behind the lower pad, keeping the other foot on the ground 3. Grip the side handles and slowly extend your working leg until it's straight 4. Hold the single leg extension position for one second at the top 5. Lower your leg back down with control and repeat for all reps before switching sides

Form Tips

• Keep your back pressed against the pad throughout the entire single leg extension movement • Move slowly and controlled - never swing or jerk the weight up • Squeeze your quad hard at the top of each rep • Don't let the weight stack touch between reps during your single leg extension set

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and losing control of the single leg extension movement • Lifting your butt off the seat pad during the exercise • Going too fast and missing out on the single leg extension muscle-building benefits

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