Description
Isolated knee extension to target the quadriceps.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust machine supports to stay aligned from start to finish.
- Back stable, pelvis supported, knees aligned with the axis of movement.
- Neutral ankles, core covered.
- Choose an range of motion without pain.
- Adjust the supports to stay aligned from start to finish.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Straighten your knees under control until the quadriceps contract.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Slowly lower back down to the stretch.
Technique cue
Controlled extension, without snapping the knees.
Common mistakes- hard lock at the top
- descent too fast
- moving pelvis
- forced range of motion
- force an range of motion beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided trajectory reduces lateral instability.
- A forced range of motion can still overload the joints.