- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Leg curl & extension
How to do it
- Sit with your back against the pad and the roller in front of your lower shins.
- Straighten your knees to lift the pad until your legs are straight.
- Squeeze your quads, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the weight up.
- Lifting your hips off the seat.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Leg Extension into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.