Machine leg press

Muscles worked: Quads
Quads
🔧 Machine ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Sit on the leg press machine, back and head supported. Feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, heels flat, toes slightly out. Adjust seat so knees are at 90 degrees initially. Grip handles for stability. Extend legs, pushing through heels, keeping feet flat. Avoid locking knees at the top. Slowly lower the platform, bending knees, preventing collapse. Repeat.

Tips

Maintain lower back contact with the seat. Push through heels to engage glutes and hamstrings. Control the tempo; avoid slamming the weight. Engage your core. Adjust foot placement to target different muscles.

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