Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension
The Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension mainly works the quads, with help from the core. You'll need: chair and weight plates.
Required Equipment
Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension
Sit on the floor with your hands planted behind you for support and legs extended straight in front of you.
Place a weight plate securely across the lower thigh of one leg, close to your knee.
Engage your quadriceps to lift the weighted leg slightly off the floor while keeping your other heel resting on a small block.
Hold the contraction at the top for a second, feeling your quad muscle work.
Slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension work?
The Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension mainly works the quads, with help from the core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension?
Chair and weight plates.
What workout day should the Seated Single-Leg Weighted Knee Extension go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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