An adjustable leg rest assembly for use with a chair (such as a reclining chair) is described. The adjustable leg assembly supports a foot rest pad and is capable of alternating between a first position (where the foot rest pad is closer to the front of the reclining chair) and a second position (where the foot rest pad is farther away from the front of the chair) to adjust to the physical characteristics of a user of the chair. A pair of retractable scissor linkages supports the adjustable leg rest assembly. The scissor linkages are pivotally secured to the adjustable foot rest on one end thereof and are moveably secured to the chair on the other end thereof as is known in the art.