Bodyweight Leg Extension off bench
Helps tone the Quads
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerStrengthStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Quads |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 20 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~3 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — while sitting on a bench with with back straight, bend and straighten your legs
Coaching tips
Benefits
Helps tone the Quads
Common mistakes
moving the knees, just extend the legs, keep the knees steady
Make it harder
hold a weight between your feet
Make it easier
no extra weight and go slow
Breathing
breath normally
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