Leg Press -- Machine
Purposes
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Leg strength
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Glute strength
Description
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Return slowly to the start position.
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Lean against the back-rest with your chest up and your back straight.
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Set both feet up on the push plate, about hip-width apart.
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Press the push plate so that both legs straighten.
ProTip
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Keep the top of your hips in contact with the back-rest
Mistakes
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Rounding the lower back
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Top of the hips and lower back coming off the pad
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Locking the knees too fast or too hard