leg extension

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English

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Woman performing a leg extension.

Etymology

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From leg + extension.

Noun

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leg extension (plural leg extensions)

  1. (weightlifting) An exercise performed on a machine while seated. The quadriceps (thigh muscles) are exerted to straighten the knee while acting against resistance applied to the lower shin.

Antonyms

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  • (antonym(s) of “exercise”): leg curl
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See also

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