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Kneeling Leg Extension - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives

Muscles involved

Section titled “Muscles involved”
  • Quadriceps
  • Abdominals
  • Glutes

Also known as

Section titled “Also known as”
  • Kneeling Sissy Squat
  • Reverse Nordic Curl
  • Bodyweight Leg Extension
  • Natural Leg Extension

How to perform

Section titled “How to perform”
Kneeling Leg Extension - Starting position

Kneeling Leg Extension - Starting position

Kneeling Leg Extension - Muscle Under Tension

Kneeling Leg Extension - Muscle Under Tension

  1. Set up & Starting position (kneeling)

  2. Eccentric phase

  3. Isometric hold (optional) - .

  4. Concentric phase

Exercise Alternatives

Section titled “Exercise Alternatives”