Leg Press
This is training information, not medical advice.
DemoPrimary
Secondary
Equipment
Leg Press Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
How to perform
- Sit in the machine with feet mid-platform, shoulder-width.
- Lower the sled by bending the knees under control.
- Press through the mid-foot without locking out harshly.
Tips
- Do not let the lower back round at the bottom.
- Foot placement alters emphasis (higher = more glute/ham).
See Vastus Lateralis in the 3D model
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