Exercise Lab

Leg Press -- Machine

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Equipment

  • Leg-Press Machine

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Leg strength
  • Glute strength

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Description

  • Return slowly to the start position.
  • Lean against the back-rest with your chest up and your back straight.
  • Set both feet up on the push plate, about hip-width apart.
  • Press the push plate so that both legs straighten.

ProTip

  • Keep the top of your hips in contact with the back-rest

Mistakes

  • Rounding the lower back
  • Top of the hips and lower back coming off the pad
  • Locking the knees too fast or too hard