Lever One Leg Extension

The Lever One Leg Extension targets the quadriceps while improving leg strength and stability.

  1. Adjust the seat and leg pad for comfort.
  2. Position one leg under the pad and keep the other leg off the machine.
  3. Extend the leg upward until fully straight.
  4. Lower the leg back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

How to perform the Lever One Leg Extension

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Lever One Leg Extension using your leverage machine.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your quadriceps.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your quadriceps rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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