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Leg Press

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Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Leg Press Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at a medium (shoulder width) foot stance. (Note: For the purposes of this discussion we will use the medium stance described above which targets overall development; however you can choose any of the three stances described in the foot positioning section).
  2. Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform in place and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in front of you. Tip: Make sure that you do not lock your knees. Your torso and the legs should make a perfect 90-degree angle. This will be your starting position.
  3. As you inhale, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs make a 90-degree angle.
  4. Pushing mainly with the heels of your feet and using the quadriceps go back to the starting position as you exhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and ensure to lock the safety pins properly once you are done. You do not want that platform falling on you fully loaded.

Caution: Always check to make sure that when you re-rack the weight the platform is securely locked.

Variations: All foot stance variations described in the foot stance section.



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May 8, 2013 6:04 PM: Try DTP Legs and Calves.......Hell Yeah!



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Apr 20, 2013 3:05 PM: love this exercise



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Apr 11, 2013 1:37 PM: MMF! All day on this machine



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Feb 27, 2013 2:04 PM: Great exercise, much safer than squats and you can add more weight!



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Feb 15, 2013 12:42 AM: On my first day, do I increase weight after each rep?



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Feb 14, 2013 9:34 PM: Amazing exercise, a must. Can load up heaps more weight than a squat and really work.



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Nov 16, 2012 5:40 PM: Always try to keep your feet on the same line, if they're slipping try to use new shoes or change your feet stance.



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Nov 16, 2012 5:38 PM: Great exercise to start the leg workout



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Aug 15, 2012 6:50 AM: Great Exercise



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Aug 15, 2012 6:49 AM: Great Exercise



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