Gym Smarts: Lower Body Knee Extensions This is the knee extension machine which is use for building quadriceps strength. Sometimes we will adjust this machine so you can't do the last part of the ...

Lastly, while the knee extension machine will strengthen your hamstrings, this machine is best avoided, especially for those with existing knee problems, he says.

I combined sets on the leg extension machine with compound movements like squats and lunges to ensure my workouts were contributing to balanced muscle development and overall lower body strength ...

Position yourself in a leg-extension machine so your back is flat against the vertical pad and your shins are against the leg pads. Your hips, knees, and ankles should all be bent 90 degrees ...