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Exercise The Right Way - The Leg Extension
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better. In this article we'll take a close look at the leg extension. MUSCLES TARGETED: vastis lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, rectus femoris STARTING POSITION Sit in the machine and press the back firmly against the back pad. UPWARD MOVEMENT Raise the pad by fully extending the knees. DOWNWARD MOVEMENT Allow the knees to slowly flex back to the starting position. Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this article.
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