How to do it
Pull your toes back toward your shins throughout.
- 1
Sit on the leverage machine with your back flat against the pad.
- 2
Place your shins under the padded bar.
- 3
Extend your legs to lift the weight while exhaling.
- 4
Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position while inhaling.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the movement throughout the entire range of motion, especially on the way down to prevent joint strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending knees at lockout
- ✕Lifting hips off the seat
- ✕Rocking torso forward during reps