This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the leg extension machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The leg extension machine can be an integral part of your exercise plan, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to you about the back pad and how to know where to set it to properly fit the machine to your body.

Most people using the leg extension machine position the back pad wherever they feel comfortable, which isn’t a bad thing. However, there are some specific tips you can use to dial in exactly where to place the back pad that will minimize the risk of weird stresses on your joints while you are doing the exercise.

We have some considerations we recommend you taking if you are wanting to use a leg extension machine, as well as some ways to troubleshoot potential issues that may come up with your knees when doing this exercise.

Check out all of the details in this week’s episode of Trainer Tip Tuesday, and be sure to tune back in next week as we discuss another aspect to consider when using the leg extension machine.


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Muscle Activation Schaumburg is an exercise facility located in Schaumburg, IL with a goal to help you keep your health for as long as possible. We know that it is your health that allows you to do the things you love in life. This is why we promote a lifestyle that includes exercise, rather than exercise that is a burden to your life. Muscle Activation Schaumburg provides Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and personal training services to its clients. We use MAT® and exercise to increase the function of your body. A well-functioning body is what allows you to stay healthy and do the things you love. We value helping the members of our community of Schaumburg as well as surrounding communities of the Northwest Suburbs improve their health.