Leg Press
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Technique
Sit in the leg press machine with feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Lower the platform until your knees reach about 90°, keeping your lower back pressed to the seat. Press the platform back up without fully locking out your knees. Avoid letting your knees cave inward.
Steps
- Sit with your hips and lower back pressed firmly against the seat
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform
- Release the safeties and lower the platform under control
- Stop when your knees reach about 90° without your lower back lifting
- Drive through your feet to press the platform upward
- Finish with your knees slightly bent and aligned with your toes
Common mistakes
- Lowering so far that the lower back rounds away from the seat
- Allowing the knees to cave inward
- Locking the knees forcefully at the top
- Bouncing out of the bottom position
Variations
- Narrow-stance leg press
- Wide-stance leg press
- High-foot leg press
- Single-leg press
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What muscles does Leg Press work?
Muscles: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings.
What equipment do I need for Leg Press?
Equipment: Machine.
Where can I do Leg Press?
Location: Gym.
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