To develop and strengthen quadriceps, hamstrings and adductors. This exercise is inferior to the squat for producing gains in strength.
Mechanics
- Place your feet shoulder width apart
- Lower the weight by flexing your knees until you feel a full stretch in the hamstrings and the quads
- Control the weight on the way down
- Extend the legs by driving the weight back up to the starting position. Stop just before the knees lock out
……….