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This machine is a Leg Extension
The placard shows the name of the machine
and highlights which muscles you are targeting.
Yellow parts are movable or adjustable
To adjust the seat
pull up on the yellow handles
and move the seat either forwards or backwards.
You may have to forcefully push backwards
in order for the seat to move back.
This is the axis of rotation.
Since your knees are the turning point
make sure your knees
are lined up with the axis of rotation.
Adjust the seat back
until you can sit back all the way
and still have your knees lined up properly
Adjust the ankle pad so that it sets at your ankles
not your toes.
In order to adjust the ankle pad
pull out on the yellow ***
and move the pad up or down.
This handle adjusts the range of motion.
Push in the yellow button
and rotate the leg pads up or down
in order to increase or decrease your range of motion.
Adjust the resistance with the lower yellow pin.
Each plate weighs 10 pounds.
If 10 pounds increments are too heavy
you can increase the resistance by 5 pounds
by pushing on the yellow pin above the weight plates.
Make sure to keep your back against the seat back
while lightly gripping the handles throughout the exercise.
Try to keep your neck and shoulders relaxed
and avoid lifting yourself off the seat.
tart with lighter weights first
and try to fatigue your quadriceps within 8-15 reps.
Make sure to wipe off equipment when you are finished.
If you have any questions
feel free to ask one of our Fitness Center Staff.