How to do it
Grip the side handles firmly to brace your upper body through each rep.
- 1
Sit in the leg press machine with your back and head resting comfortably against the padded support.
- 2
Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
- 3
Lower the safety bars and press the platform away until your legs are extended but not locked.
- 4
Slowly lower the platform by bending your knees until they form a 90-degree angle.
- 5
Push through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Do not lock your knees at the top of the movement and avoid letting your knees cave in. Keep your feet flat on the platform.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the lower back lift off the pad
- ✕Pressing through the toes instead of heels
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the press