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  2. Leg extension - Wikipedia

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    The leg extension is a resistance weight training exercise that targets the quadriceps muscle (m. quadriceps femoris) [1] in the legs. The exercise is done using a machine called the Leg Extension Machine. There are various manufacturers of these machines and each one is slightly different. The leg extension is an isolated exercise targeting ...

  3. Calf raises - Wikipedia

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    Bridging exercises are done with a flexed knee to lessen the stretch on the hamstring (a knee flexor) and focus the hip extension work on the gluteus maximus. In that same respect, the reduced knee flexion makes plantar flexion work comparable to a seated calf raise, due to the lessened stretch on the gastrocnemius (like the hamstring, also a knee flexor).

  4. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    Leg extension machine. The leg extension is performed while seated by raising a weight out in front of the body with the feet. It is an isolation exercise for the quadriceps. Overtraining can cause patellar tendinitis. [4] The legs extension serves to also strengthen the muscles around the knees and is an exercise that is preferred by physical ...

  5. What standing on 1 leg says about your health - AOL

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    (Kirsch recommends doing exercises three to four times a week, if possible): Single-Leg Stand: Stand on one leg while keeping your other leg lifted slightly off the ground. Hold this position for ...

  6. The best exercises to tone your legs – no weights required

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    Lift your left leg straight back while you contract the glute, raising it to about a 45-degree angle from the standing leg. Slowly lower the leg back down and perform 10 reps on this side.

  7. A 30-Day Standing Workout to Sculpt Ripped Abs in ... - AOL

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    Now, let's dive into the ultimate 30-day standing workout for your abs. To begin, Garcia recommends working out three to four times a week and performing two to three sets of 12 to 15 reps of each ...

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