Progression ladder for the Single-leg Leg Extension

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Easier and harder steps around the Single-leg Leg Extension

These are the substitutes for the Single-leg Leg Extension, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps

Nothing in the substitutes for the Single-leg Leg Extension scores easier than it.

Where you are now

Single-leg Leg Extension

Single-leg Leg Extension

  • Beginner
  • Machine
  • Quadriceps

Harder steps (6)

  1. Narrow Stance Leg Press

    Narrow Stance Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Quadriceps
  2. Narrow Stance Hack Squats

    Narrow Stance Hack Squats

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Quadriceps
  3. Lever Horizontal One Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Lever Horizontal One Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Lever
    • Glutes
  4. Split Squat With Dumbbells

    Split Squat With Dumbbells

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Quadriceps
  5. Lever Alternate Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Lever Alternate Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Lever
    • Quads
  6. Smith Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Smith Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Glutes

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