How to do it
Brace your core before unracking to stabilize your torso throughout each rep.
- 1
Position yourself in the leverage machine with your back against the pad and shoulders under the shoulder pads.
- 2
Place your feet on the platform slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Unrack the machine using the handles and slowly lower yourself by bending your knees.
- 4
Descend until your thighs are just past parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat against the pad and descend slowly to maintain tension on the leg muscles throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the push
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the push
- ✕Stopping short of parallel depth