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EXTENSION JAMBES MACHINE SPECIFIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
DEF

A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: seated on a leg extension machine with your feet braced under the padding, raise the lower half of your legs until they are straight and parallel to the ground. Slowly return to the starting position.

OBS

This exercise targets the quadriceps. It can be performed with one or two legs at once.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
DEF

Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : assis sur un appareil d'extension des jambes, les pieds sous le support rembourré, soulevez la partie inférieure de vos jambes jusqu'à ce que celles-ci soient droites et parallèles au sol. Retournez lentement à la position de départ.

OBS

Cet exercice sollicite les quadriceps. Vous pouvez l'effectuer avec une ou les deux jambes à la fois.

Spanish

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