Leg Extensions....

[squatpuke]

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I've typically done these towards the end of my Leg Routine...however, since I've been bombing out on Squats, Leg Presses, Hacks, SLDL, Leg Curls...I'm not sure I see the need.

I think they have help me out with some tendonitis problems in my knees...however, that isn't a current problem.

I usually do them single leg and hold the last rep (usually number 6 or 8) for a few seconds....then immediately switch legs for 6-8 and hold, then switch, then switch, then switch, etc. w/o getting off the seat....

Are LE's really any good? I've heard they can actually be BAD for your knees...

Thoughts?

 

[blut wump]

I had a really dicky knee a long time ago. It was during a layoff from the gym and I got myself back into the gym and did leg extensions to work the area. It did the trick for me.

These days I tend to avoid the leg extension as I feel a lot of stress on the joint from the exercise. Maybe there are variations in machines leading to different stresses.

 

[Dial_tone]

I do 4 moderate sets prior to squatting. I consider it all a warmup.

 

[Guinness5.0]

I've heard from more than one physical thereapist that LE's are bad for knees, but I don't know exactly why.

 

[BOOEY]

Good for warmups

 

[the good thief]

quad extension machine is a good tool for bodybuilding purposes, but IMO will not effect performance much, if at all...

 

[smaretick]

I do 4 moderate sets prior to squatting. I consider it all a warmup.

I agree...and do the same; using leg extensions & leg curls to warm up the muscles for squats.

 

[view]

I use the leg extension for warmup as well sometimes.

the whole stack for a few sets of 20-25.

 

[d3track]

i used to do them as a warm up similar to dt
i havent done them for probably 3 months though, and havent really missed em

 

[anthrax]

I've not used this useless machine since '02

Either you don't use much weight and it's useless or you put some decent weight and it can be stressful for your knees