
Leg Press
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Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at a medium (shoulder width) foot stance.
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Unlock the safety pins and hold the weighted platform in place with your legs fully extended in front of you. This will be your starting position.
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As you inhale, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs make a 90-degree angle.
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Pushing mainly with the heels of your feet and using the quadriceps go back to the starting position as you exhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and ensure to lock the safety pins properly once you are done.
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Tips:
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Make sure that you do not lock your knees when your legs are fully extended.
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Variations:
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All foot stance variations described in the foot stance section.
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Alternative Exercises for Leg Press
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Dumbbell Squats
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Smith Machine Squats
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Hack Squats

