How to do it
Brace your core before each repetition to stabilize your spine.
- 1
Position yourself in the leverage machine with one foot on the platform.
- 2
Extend the leg to press the platform away.
- 3
Lower the platform back towards your body in a controlled manner.
- 4
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Focus on pressing through the heel of the working leg to fully engage the targeted muscles and maintain a smooth, controlled motion.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knee caving inward during the press
- ✕Pelvis shifting toward the working side
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom before pressing