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Step-by-step
- Sit on the machine, rest your back against the pad, and adjust the roller so it sits just above your ankles.
- Grip the side handles with your hands and stabilize your torso.
- Squeeze your quadriceps to lift your legs until they are fully straight.
- Pause briefly at the top, then lower the weight under control back to the starting position.
Coaching tip
Squeeze the muscle at the top and hold for a second, lower the weight under control, and don't swing.
Caution
Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: knee. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.
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