🏋️‍♂️ Back Squat vs. Leg Extension: Which Exercise Delivers More Muscle and Strength Gains? 📚 A new study by Kassiano et al. (2025) finally provides the answer. After 8 weeks of training: ➡️ Leg Extension → greater growth of the Rectus Femoris (front thigh muscle that also flexes the hip). ➡️ Back Squat → more hypertrophy in the Vastus Lateralis, especially in its lower region. 🧠 Why the difference? The Rectus Femoris is a biarticular muscle, crossing both the hip and knee joints. During a sq

78K views · 1K reactions | Leg extensions will train your quads! There’s a couple ways to train leg extensions: leg extension machine, single leg extensions to fix muscle imbalances, or sissy squats. #legs #weightloss #fitover40 | Xtine Cardenas | Facebook