Leg extension with activation of the adductor
BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Muscle map

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Extend the knee progressively and control the resistance on the way back. Keep the pelvis supported and avoid using torso momentum. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.
Muscles worked
glutes and flexors of hipquadriceps
Tips
Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load glutes and hip flexors and quadriceps without sacrificing position; at beginner level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.