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Leg Press - Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Glutes

Secondary

Calves, Hamstrings

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit leg press machine, back against pad.

  2. 2

    Feet shoulder-width on platform.

  3. 3

    Release safety bars.

  4. 4

    Start legs extended (not locked).

  5. 5

    Inhale, lower platform by bending knees.

  6. 6

    Stop when knees near 90 degrees.

  7. 7

    Keep feet flat.

  8. 8

    Exhale, push platform back up through heels.

  9. 9

    Repeat. Secure safeties.