Leg Press – Machine

  1. Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are at a ~90-degree angle when your feet are on the footplate.
  2. Sit on the machine and place your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
  3. Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs.
  4. Lower the footplate back towards your body by bending your legs and keeping your feet flat on the plate.
  5. Repeat.
Notes

Keep your back flat against the seat throughout the movement. Keep your feet flat on the footplate, and make sure your knees are tracking in line with your toes. Exhale as you push the footplate away from your body, and inhale as you lower it back down. Avoid locking out your knees at the top of the movement, as this can put unnecessary stress on the joint.

Primary Muscles

  • Glute
  • Quad
  • Thigh - Inner

Secondary Muscles

  • Hamstring

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