5 Best Leg Extension Alternatives for Muscular Quads - SET FOR SET

Leg extensions are a go-to exercise when it comes to directly targeting the quadriceps. It’s a killer way to finish a leg day. But, you may be wondering what your options are if your gym doesn’t have a leg extension machine (or it's often taken) or you’re working out from home with limited equipment? Well, you don’t need to let your leg gains suffer, there are plenty of other great alternatives to leg extensions that will hammer your quads. The key to substituting the leg extension machine is to use exercise variations that follow the same or similar biomechanics and have adequate loading potential. This way you can achieve the desired stimulus for your quadriceps according to your training program and you can apply exercise progressions over time. This is the approach we've taken when considering the top leg extension machine alternatives.  Table of contents: What is the leg extension

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