Lever Leg Extension

Instructions

Preparation

Sit or lay down on apparatus with back against padded back support. Place front of lower leg under padded lever. Position knee articulation at same axis as lever fulcrum. Grasp handles to sides for support.

Execution

Move lever forward by extending knees until leg are straight. Return lever to original position by bending knees. Repeat.

Comments

Stabilizers are used during heavy resistances to prevent body rising off of seat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Quadriceps (Thigh (Front), Quads)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• None

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)

  

   
• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))