Leg Extension, Seated

General And Specifics

• this leg exercise is proper especially for soccer and football players
• if you do not use weight it is rather a warm-up exercise

Starting Position

• sit on a chair with straight back
• the thighs are placed on the seat area
• the knees are bent to 90 degrees
• the legs are opened hip width, the feet are on the ground
• look straight ahead, hold the head in extension to the spine
• the hands adhere to the chair

Correct Execution

• brace the body, especially the core and stretch out your legs
• your legs are parallel to the ground then
• upper body and thighs do not move
• bring the feet back into the starting position slowly without touching the ground
• repeat several times

tip for the workout

• you can also do it with one leg only