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Leg press

Works the quads, glutes. Equipment: 45° leg-press machine.

Leg press, start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Leg press, end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Feet mid-platform, shoulder-width.
  2. 02Lower to ~90° at the knee.
  3. 03Press up without locking out.

Common mistake

Lower back rounding off the pad.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.