Leg Extension Machines
Even if some exercise machines might be great when it comes to correcting form and targeting specific muscle groups, the leg extension machine isn’t exactly one of them. “The leg extension machine applies constant pressure to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and increases the risk of the patella (knee cap) sliding right or left”, as Chris Ryan, CSCS, a founding trainer of Mirror, explained.
“It puts maximum force on the back of the knee cap, which is the thinnest portion of the cartilage. Ryan would advise you to try doing squats instead, deadlifts, lunges, and Bulgarian split squats, so you can build strong quads and glutes instead.”
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Saying that crunches is bad, and that people can build a strong core without doing exercises that target the abs is flat out wrong. Very bad advice. Crunches are one of the most important exercises a person can do. Do most people do them perfectly? No. Still they’re incredibly valuable, because at the end of the day, supporting your core is one of the most important outcomes of any exercise regimen. I like having bigger biceps , but that’s all just for looks!
What is the point of giving alternate exercises if you don’t show what they look like?