Leg press
Leg press
What it works
Works
Quads
Also works
GlutesHamstrings
Equipment
Machine
How to do it
- Sit in the leg press and place your feet on the platform at shoulder width.
- Release the safeties and hold the platform with your legs nearly extended.
- Lower the platform by bending your knees toward your chest under control.
- Descend until your knees reach about 90 degrees.
- Push through your heels to extend your legs without locking your knees.
Common mistakes
- Snapping the knees into lockout at the top
- Lowering so far the hips lift off the seat
- Lifting the heels off the platform
Other variations
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