How to do the machine leg extension

Step by step

1. Select the appropriate load.
2. Adjust the pad to be against your lower legs, just above your feet when seated.
3. Sit down, grab the handles by your sides, place your lower shins against the pad, and retract your shoulders.
4. Take a breath and straighten your legs by engaging your quadriceps.
5. Lift the weight until your knees straighten, and breathe out.
6. Hold for a moment and bend your knees slowly as you breathe in.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the machine leg extension

• Upper / Lower Strength3 × 12
• PPL Advanced3 × 15
• 6-Week Bigger Arms3 × 12
• 6-Week Mass Builder3 × 15
• 6-Week Chest Focus3 × 15
• 6-Week Back Builder3 × 15
• 8-Week Squat PR3 × 12
• V-Taper Aesthetic3 × 15

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.