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Leg Press

Target Region: Quadriceps

INSTRUCTIONS

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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. 

STARTING POSITION

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ENDING POSITION

TIPS

  • Make sure that you do not lock your knees when your legs are fully extended.

VARIATIONS

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  • All foot stance variations described in the foot stance section apply. 

ALTERNATIVE EXERCISES

  • Dumbbell Squats

  • Smith Machine Squats

  • Hack Squats 

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