Instructions:
- 1Sit down on the machine with your legs under the pad, feet pointing forward
- 2Slowly extend your legs to the maximum as you exhale. Ensure that the rest of the body remains stationary
- 3Hold the contracted position for a second, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position as you breathe in.
- 4Ensure that the legs are fully extended and contracted
- 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions
Tips:
- Use a suitable weight that allows you to do the exercise with controlled form
- Try not to fully lock your knees as you straighten your legs
- Maintain good posture with your back against the backrest
- Focus on flexing and tensing the quads at the top of each rep