Does hip flexion angle during leg extensions affect vastus lateralis hypertrophy in untrained young men?

Leg Extension Hip Angle1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on hip flexion angle during leg extensions and its effect on vastus lateralis growth in untrained young men. What we’ve found so far is that changing the hip angle does not appear to influence how much the vastus lateralis muscle grows, suggesting that joint...

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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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