Leg Extensions for Bigger Better Quads

The normal position for leg extensions — toes pointing straight up — emphasizes the rectus femoris, for greater front-quad sweep. Pointing your toes inward places more emphasis on the vastus lateralis, which builds more outer-quad sweep. Pointing your toes outward places more emphasis on the vastus medialis (the teardrop muscle). However, there’s another method to use during leg extensions to shift emphasis to diferent quad muscles: partial range of motion.  Researchers fr