Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | - |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand upright and hold arms to sides.Execution
Flex hip to raise one leg until thigh is parallel to floor. Now extend leg completely to front. Keep position for a moment, return and repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/99/1299.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/0/1300.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Quadriceps |
Synergist | Hip Flexors |
Stabilizers | Quadriceps | Hamstrings |
![Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/7/707.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Leg Extension, Standing Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/8/708.jpg)
Rear
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