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On the leg press you push away a platform while your back is supported. The front of your thighs and your glutes in particular provide strength.
Also known as: Leg Press (Machine).
Machine leg press.
How to perform this exercise
- Sit against the leg-press backrest, place both feet on the platform and set the safety stops.
- Let the platform come closer by bending the knees; stop before the pelvis rolls away from the backrest.
- Press away through the whole feet without snapping the knees straight. Lock the machine before exiting.
What are you paying attention to?
Adjust the seat and place your feet firmly on the platform. Move in a controlled manner and keep your pelvis against the support. Only lower the platform as far as you can maintain that position.
Common mistakes
- Don't let your knees fall inward uncontrollably while pushing.
- Avoid hard overextension of the knees and prevent the weight from bouncing at the bottom.
Variants and your logbook
Leg press machines differ in angle and construction. The same number of kilos therefore does not feel the same on every device. Keep track of your own series per machine. A squat also requires balance with a free bar.
Explanation by Vytrix · Updated on .
Source for the movement: NASM—Leg Press. The logbook tips are our practical implementation. No external expert review published yet.
