The Smith machine, leg press machine and leg extension and curl machine are build quad and hamstring strength.
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- Smith Machine
- Leg Press Machine
- Leg Extension and Curl Machine
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Muscles worked: quads, hamstrings, glutes, core Skill level: all levels Price range: $700 to $1,200
Region
Lower Body
Goal
Build Muscle
Place your desired amount of weight on the bar, equally balanced between the two sides. Position the bar at upper-chest height. Step under the bar into the machine, positioning the bar across your shoulders. Grasp the bar on either side, a few inches outside of your shoulders. Walk your feet out slightly in front of the bar and rotate the bar backward to release it from the rails. Push your hips back and bend your knees, lowering your body like you’re sitting in a chair until your thighs are parallel to the ground (or as close as possible). Reverse the motion and press into your heels to return to standing.
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Region
Lower Body
Goal
Build Muscle
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Muscles worked: quads, hamstrings, glutes Skill level: all levels Price range: $500 to $2,500
Place your desired amount of weight on each side, equally balanced between the two sides. Sit down into the seat, placing your back against the pad and your feet on the platform. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your knees in line with your toes. Place your head against the pad and grasp the side handles. Turn the handles to release the safety locks. Press the platform away from you to straighten – but not lock out – your knees. Lower down with control, bending your knees to an angle slightly smaller than 90 degrees. Press through your heels to return to the starting point.
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Muscles worked: quads, hamstrings Skill level: all levels Price range: $755 to $2,600
Sit on the leg extension machine, placing the padded lever in front of your ankles, knees bent at 90 degrees. Adjust the pin on the machine to a comfortably challenging weight. Grasp the handles at your sides and straighten your legs, toes pointing toward the ceiling. Reverse the motion and return to the starting position.
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Sit on the leg curl machine, placing the padded lever behind your ankles, legs extended. Adjust the pin on the machine to a comfortably challenging weight. Grasp the handles at your sides and bend your knees to 90 degrees, pushing against the resistance of the lever. Reverse the motion and return to the starting position.
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