Leg Press

Pressing weight away from the body on a leg press machine — builds lower body strength with the back fully supported.

Setup

Sit in the machine with your back flat against the pad and feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.

How to do it

1. Release the safety and lower the platform until your knees reach about 90 degrees.
2. Press through your heels to extend your legs.
3. Avoid locking the knees out hard at the top.
4. Lower back down under control for the next rep.

Common mistakes

• Letting the knees cave inward during the press.
• Lowering the platform so far the lower back rounds off the pad.
• Locking the knees out aggressively at the top.

Scale it

Easier: Lighter weight, reduce the range of motion slightly.

Harder: Slow the lowering phase, or pause at the bottom.

Pairs well with