Leg Press (Machine)
Weight & Reps
Details
NameLeg Press (Machine)
EquipmentMachine
Primary MuscleQuadriceps
Auxiliary MusclesGlutes, Hamstrings
Instructions
- 1Add the appropriate weight to the leg press machine and sit down.
- 2Lift your legs and plant your feet flat on the platform. Have your feet in a comfortable position with your toes pointing slightly out.
- 3Take hold of the handles to your sides, draw your shoulders back, and brace your core.
- 4Press the platform and straighten your legs while rotating the handles to remove the safety pins.
- 5Take another breath and lower the platform by bending your knees.
- 6Hold the bottom position for a moment and press the platform away while exhaling.
- 7Once finished, straighten your legs, rotate the handles to put the safety pins on, and rest.