How to perform the Leg Press
- 1Sit on the machine with your back and hips flat against the pad, place your feet about shoulder-width apart on the platform, and make sure your knees line up with your feet. Unlock the safety handles if your machine has them and keep your chest up and core gently tight.
- 2Press the platform away by straightening your legs without locking your knees, then slowly bend your knees to lower the weight until they’re roughly at a 90-degree angle or as far as comfortable. Push the weight away in a smooth, controlled motion as you breathe out, and lower it back with control as you breathe in, keeping your back on the pad the whole time.
Coach tips
- Don’t let your knees lock out at the top; keep a slight bend to protect your joints and keep tension on your muscles.
- Make sure your knees follow the same direction as your toes and don’t cave inward as you press.
- Stop the range of motion if your lower back starts to lift off the pad, and adjust the seat if you feel cramped at the bottom.
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