How to Do Seated Leg Extension Both Legs

Seated Leg Extension Both Legs is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Seated Leg Extension Both Legs

  1. 01Sit on a sturdy chair or bench with your feet hanging freely.
  2. 02Grip the sides of the seat to stabilize your upper body.
  3. 03Extend both legs forward until they are straight and parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Keep your toes pointed upward toward the ceiling.
  5. 05Lower your feet back to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.
  6. 06Maintain a neutral spine and avoid leaning back excessively as you extend.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Seated Leg Extension Both Legs

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on squeezing your quadriceps at the top of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Seated Leg Extension Both Legs questions

What muscles does Seated Leg Extension Both Legs work?

Seated Leg Extension Both Legs is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Seated Leg Extension Both Legs correctly?

Sit on a sturdy chair or bench with your feet hanging freely. Grip the sides of the seat to stabilize your upper body. Extend both legs forward until they are straight and parallel to the floor. Keep your toes pointed upward toward the ceiling. Lower your feet back to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner. Maintain a neutral spine and avoid leaning back excessively as you extend.

What is the A90 coach tip for Seated Leg Extension Both Legs?

Focus on squeezing your quadriceps at the top of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.

Is Seated Leg Extension Both Legs suitable for beginners?

Seated Leg Extension Both Legs is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Seated Leg Extension Both Legs?

No. Seated Leg Extension Both Legs is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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