Leg Extension
A seated open-chain knee-extension exercise that isolates the quadriceps through a controlled arc.
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| Exercise Name | Body Region | Muscles | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leg Extension
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- Squat (Movement Pattern)
A knee- and hip-dominant lower-body pattern involving coordinated flexion and extension.
| Exercise | - Leg Extension |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Squat |
| Muscles Involved | - 1 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - No |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |
| Body Position | - sitting |
| Skill Level | - beginner |
Leg Extension
A seated open-chain knee-extension exercise that isolates the quadriceps through a controlled arc.
- Squat (Movement Pattern)
A knee- and hip-dominant lower-body pattern involving coordinated flexion and extension.
| Exercise | - Leg Extension |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Squat |
| Muscles Involved | - 1 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - No |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |