Leg Press
Feet placed low on the platform.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Machine, Leg Press
- Movement
- Leg press · Seated
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Quadriceps Glutes Hamstrings Calves
How to do it
- Sit in the machine with your back flat against the pad.
- Place your feet low on the platform with toes slightly out.
- Release the safety handles and lower the weight under control.
- Descend until your knees reach a 90-degree angle.
- Press through your whole foot to straighten your legs without locking your knees.
- Re-engage the safety handles before resting.
Common mistakes
- Placing feet too high on the platform.
- Allowing knees to cave inward during the press.
- Bouncing the weight at the bottom of the rep.
- Lifting hips off the seat while descending.
- Letting your heels lift off the platform at the bottom.
Safety
Do not lock your knees completely at the top of the movement.
Ensure safety latches are engaged before entering or exiting the machine.
Tips
- Keep your knees aligned with your toes throughout the movement.
- Maintain constant tension by not locking out your knees at the top.
- Press through the balls of your feet to emphasize the quads.
Details
- Base movement
- Leg press
- Legs
- Both
- Body position
- Seated
- Body support
- Hips on a pad
- Stance
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