Leg stabilization device

1. A device for stabilizing a leg of a user, the device comprising:

a first link having a first end and a second end, the first link generally defining a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end;

a second link having a first end and a second end;

the first and second links being rotatably coupled to each other at a first pivot point, the first pivot point being located at first ends of the first and second links, the first pivot point defining a first axis of rotation;

a collar rotatably coupled to the second end of the first link at a second pivot point, the second pivot point defining a second axis, wherein the collar rotates about the second axis of rotation; and

the collar being configured to be connected to a portion of the leg, the portion of the leg being between the knee and the hip of the leg;

the second end of the second link being rotatably attached to a stationary anchor point at a third pivot, the third pivot defining a third axis of rotation, wherein the second link rotates about a third axis; and

wherein the stationary anchor point is a portion of an exercise machine.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first axis and the third axis are substantially parallel.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are substantially parallel.

4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first axis and the third axis are each substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the exercise machine is a portion of a seat of the exercise machine.

6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the seat is a back portion of the seat.