Leg Press
LEG PRESS - Machine
TARGET MUSCLES:
Quadriceps (front of thigh)
Hamstrings (back of thigh)
Gluteals (butt)
START POSITION:
Keep abdominals (stomach) contracted.
Keep back flat against the seat without arching.
Place the feet shoulder width apart on the foot plate.
Keep heels on the plate throughout exercise.
Push the foot plate up so that the legs are out straight in front of you.
PROCEDURE:
Slowly lower the foot plate so that the knees are at no more than a 90 degree angle.
Pause
Slowly push plate back until legs are again straight.
Don't over extend knees.
Pause briefly.
Repeat 15 times.
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Image courtesy of Leonard Krasniqi