If you have decided to get in shape and plan on taking out a gym membership, there are several fitness machines you will want to make sure you use once you start to workout.

One of the most important machines to use for anyone wanting to have overall body fitness is a leg extension machine. This machine is important when it comes to working out and strengthening your legs as, if you do not use one, you will find it more difficult to get your legs in shape.

 

What is a leg extension machine? — This is a workout machine you will find in many gyms around the country. It works out your entire leg as you use it, but concentrates on your quadriceps. These are the muscles you will see at the front of your thigh when you workout.

If you want to build large leg muscles that are well defined, then using a leg extension machine is vital. Legendardy Bodybuilder Tom Platz, who was famous for hise huge quads, used the leg extension frequently

What exercises can you do using one? — These machines are used to do leg curls while using a variety of different weights.

As you curl and then extend your leg, you will begin to feel your quadriceps burning. This is an indication the muscles are having to work hard. As they do they will increase in size until, after just a few sessions, you will notice a big difference in how they look and feel.

 

What to look for when using a leg extension machine? — With many different brands of leg extension machine on the market, you do want to be sure the one you use is one of the better ones.

Look for machines that are highly adjustable. This will allow you to manipulate the machine to the exact specifications you need to make your leg workout comfortable and effective.

Make sure there are enough weight plates compared to the number of weights you will use during your workout. A machine that does not have the proper number of weight plates to countermand the weights you are using for your legs will not be stable and not be correctly balanced.

A leg extension machine with a wide base is preferable to one with a narrow base. This will give the machine more stability and cause it to feel more solid as you use it.

Does the machine accommodate your body in a comfortable position? Some machines are only comfortable for people that are smaller than 5’8”. If you use one of these machines, you will notice how cramped and uncomfortable you feel during your workout.

Be sure the leg extension machine you use has a weight capacity over 600 lbs. After all, that capacity includes both your own weight and that of the weights you will be using in your workout.