1. Setup: Adjust the seat and leg pad on the leg extension machine so that your knees are aligned with the machine’s pivot point.
2. Grip: Grasp the handles on the sides of the seat.
3. Starting Position: Sit with your back against the seat, engage your core, and place your feet under the leg pad.
4. Execution: Extend your legs by straightening your knees, lifting the weight with your quadriceps.
5. Return: Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position by bending your knees. Repeat for the desired number of reps.