Cable Leg Extension
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Quads · Vasti
Primary muscles
How to do it
Sit on a bench facing away from a low pulley with an ankle cuff attached. Keep your thigh supported and extend your knee against the cable. Lower slowly to the starting position, then switch legs.
Form cues
- Keep your thigh still.
- Straighten the knee without snapping it locked.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
KneeAnkle
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.