Description:
The Lever Plate Loaded Alternating Leg Extension is an advanced leg exercise machine designed to target and strengthen the quadriceps muscles one leg at a time, alternating between legs. It offers a controlled and efficient way to work on your leg strength, especially the front thigh muscles, while challenging your balance and stability. This exercise equipment is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their lower body strength and leg aesthetics with a focus on balance and coordination.
Benefits:
- Develops and tones the quadriceps muscles individually and alternately.
- Improves lower body strength, balance, and coordination.
- Enhances overall lower body aesthetics.
- Minimizes strain on the lower back and hips.
Profile:
| Equipment: | Lever Plate Loaded |
| Type: | Strength Training Machine |
| Resistance Type: | Plate Loaded |
| Level: | Advanced |
Muscles:
Targeted Muscles
- Quadriceps (Front Thigh)
Classification:
| Utility: | Basic |
| Mechanics: | Isolation |
| Force: | Push |
Instructions:
- Step 1: Sit on the Lever Plate Loaded Alternating Leg Extension machine with your back against the backrest.
- Step 2: Place one foot under the padded roller, positioning your knee at a 90-degree angle.
- Step 3: Grasp the handles or grips provided on the machine for stability.
- Step 4: Extend one leg, pushing against the resistance, until your knee is almost fully straight but not locked.
- Step 5: Slowly lower the weight by bending your knee and returning to the starting position.
- Step 6: Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.
- Continue alternating between legs for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes:
- Using excessive weight that compromises form.
Additional Information:
The Lever Plate Loaded Alternating Leg Extension is an advanced variation of the single-leg extension exercise. It provides an effective way to target and strengthen the quadriceps individually and alternately, enhancing both leg strength and balance. This exercise is beneficial for those looking to take their lower body strength training to the next level while focusing on coordination and stability.
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