Standing Leg Extension

Cable Standing Leg Extension Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Quadratus lumborum, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus

Synergists: Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius

Standing Leg Extension Instructions

Standing Leg Extension Technique

Stand facing away from low pulley. Place foot in cable boot or foot harness. Grasp lateral bars or other prop for support. Stand forward on free leg. Raise knee up positioning thigh appoximately 45� forward. Allow lower leg attatched to cable to be pulled back.

Standing Leg Extension Form

Keeping thigh stationary, extend lower leg forward until leg is straight. Return by lowering lower leg down and back to original postion. Repeat.

Those with hamstring inflexibility may have difficulty fully extending knee if knee is too high. In which case knee can be raised foward less than 45�. Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis do not contribute to hip stabilization since they are only involved in initial range of hip flexion.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Lunge
2. Lunge, Two Arms
3. Lunge, One Arm
4. Rear Lunge
5. Rear Lunge, Step-down
6. Single Leg Split Squat
7. Single Leg Split Squat, One Arm
8. Single Leg Split Squat, Single Leg Squat
9. Squat
10. Squat, 3/4 with dip belt
11. Step-up