fitubaMachine leg extension
Quads · machine. Line your knee up with the machine's pivot and extend without slamming the stop.
Main muscle: Quads
Also works: almost all the work falls on the main muscle
Equipment: machine
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.
How to do it
- Line your knee up with the machine's pivot and extend without slamming the stop.
- Pad on your lower shins; back supported.
- Pause for a second at the top and lower over two or three.
Common mistakes
- Kicking the weight up with momentum.
- Lifting your hips off the seat.
- Dropping the weight on the way down.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 extension on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the machine leg extension work?
Main: quads. It's an isolation exercise: almost all the work falls on that muscle.
How many sets and reps of extension?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log extension in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Extension and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 extension on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Quads). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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