Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leg extension

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
leg ex-ten-sion
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Etymology

From leg + extension.

Inflected Forms

leg extensions (plural)

Phrases

triceps extension leg press

Frequently Paired Words

extension triceps extension leg press

Antonyms

leg curl

Questions

What does leg extension mean?
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.
Where does leg extension come from?
From leg + extension.

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