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Leg Extension Mistakes (FIX THESE!)
@deltabolic
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The video provides clear, concise visual and textual guidance on correcting common exercise form errors, making it highly shareable and useful for fitness enthusiasts.
Summary
The video demonstrates two common mistakes made during leg extensions on a gym machine. It highlights incorrect knee alignment with the pivot point and leaning forward, showing the proper form to avoid knee stress and improve effectiveness.
Structure
- 1Introduction to leg extension mistakes
- 2Mistake 1: Incorrect knee alignment with pivot point
- 3Fix for Mistake 1: Proper hip positioning
- 4Mistake 2: Leaning forward
- 5Mention of a study related to leg extensions
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Leg Extension Mistakes (FIX THESE!)
Mistake #1: Knees Not Aligned With the Pivot Point
Your knees should line up with the machine’s pivot point. Poor alignment can place unnecessary stress on the knees. This usually happens when you’re sitting too far forward.
Fix: Slide your hips back so the bend of your knees is near the edge of the seat pad and your knees are aligned with the machine’s pivot point.
Mistake #2: Leaning Forward
One study (PMID: 39699974) found that performing leg extensions in
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Leg Extension Mistakes (FIX THESE!) Mistake #1: Knees Not Aligned With the Pivot Point Your knees should line up with the machine’s pivot point. Poor alignment can place unnecessary stress on the knees. This usually happens when you’re sitting too far forward. Fix: Slide your hips back so the bend of your knees is near the edge of the seat pad and your knees are aligned with the machine’s pivot point. Mistake #2: Leaning Forward One study (PMID: 39699974) found that performing leg extensions in a more leaned-back position (40° vs. 90° of hip flexion) resulted in greater rectus femoris growth. Fix: Move the backrest as far back as comfortably possible and lean back throughout the exercise. Size & Shred Training program 👉🏻 deltabolic.com (link in bio) Outfit from @dfyne.official - Use code DELTA for 10% off.
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