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QuadricepsStrengthBeginner Difficulty 1 out of 5Leg Press Machine~6 kcal/min

Secondary muscles: Glutes, Hamstrings

How to perform it

  1. 1Sit in the machine with feet shoulder-width on the platform.
  2. 2Lower the platform until your knees reach about 90 degrees.
  3. 3Press back up without locking the knees hard.

Form tips

  • Keep your lower back in contact with the pad throughout

Common mistakes

  • Lowering so deep the lower back rounds off the pad
  • Slamming the knees into lockout

Variations

  • Single-Leg Press
  • High-Foot Leg Press

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