Leg extension with activation of the adductor

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Leg extension with activation of the adductor

Muscle map

Leg extension with activation of the adductor

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.

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