Form Question/leg extns.

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Cathe, I have consistently been working out with L&G Xtreme and then adding PLB stability ball for my workouts 4 times a week. My question is, what is your opinion when doing the standing leg extensions, the second time around, using a 3 lb ankle weight, starting with my heel just above the opposite knee and extending? It seems to target the Rectus femoris muscle or Vastus lateralis (I cant remember what it is called). My muscles get so much stronger than my tendons, that I'm prone to injury and don't realize I'm doing something incorrectly until it's too late.
Thanks so much.


Susan C.M.

 

[cathemade]

Sounds like you are trying to develop the tear drop shape muscle above your knee. some trainers do make that suggestion in the gym with the leg extension machine for that muscle.
HTH until Cathe gets a chance to reply.
Lucy