One move
Leg Extension
Strength
Lower body
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Sit and extend the knees against resistance. Pure quad isolation with a strong peak contraction.
Option. Single-leg for imbalance work. Slow the eccentric for extra stimulus.
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Adjust the back pad and ankle pad so the knees line up with the machine’s pivot and the pad sits comfortably on the lower shins.
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Sit tall, grip the handles, and extend the knees until the legs are straight (soft lock).
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Squeeze the quads hard at the top for a second.
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Lower under control to the start position without letting the weight stack slam.
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Avoid using momentum or lifting the hips.
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Keep the movement smooth.