Leg-extension Sentence Examples

Periodic limb movement disorder-A disorder characterized by involuntary flexion of leg muscles, causing twitching and leg extension or kicking during sleep.

This complex dance step combines an arched back with a leg extension or kick.

At home, lunges can take the place of the leg extension machine.

The quadriceps are located in the front of the leg and provide leg extension.

It's interesting to note that many gym members inadvertently create hamstring/quadriceps muscle imbalances by over-using the leg extension machine.

The leg extension machine isolates the quadriceps muscle.

For most people, the leg extension machine is more user friendly than the leg curl machine, which works the hamstrings.

As such, people end up using considerably more weight on the leg extension than the leg curl, thus amplifying the muscular imbalance.

In contrast, open chain exercises such as the leg extension machine isolate one muscle group.

Since the leg press is a closed-chain exercise, some fitness trainers consider it preferable to the leg extension machine.

Sit on the leg extension machine after adjusting it to fit your height.

The supported leg extension helps stretch the hamstring muscles, while taking pressure off of the knee.