Eccentric Leg Extension

  1. Start by sitting on a leg extension machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the footpad.
  2. Adjust the machine so that the knee joint is aligned with the axis of rotation.
  3. Place your hands on the side handles for stability.
  4. Slowly extend your legs by straightening your knees, pushing against the resistance of the weight stack.
  5. Once your legs are fully extended, pause briefly at the top of the movement.
  6. Withdraw one leg so that the other leg supports all the weight. Slowly lower the weight back down with one leg by bending a knee, resisting the weight as it pulls your legs back towards the starting position.
  7. Continue lowering the weight until your knees are at a 90-degree angle or slightly beyond.
  8. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions then switch sides.

Primary Muscles

  • Quad

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