Technique
Sit in the leg press machine with your back firmly against the seat and feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Push the platform away by extending your knees and hips, then slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees.
A compound lower body exercise performed on a machine that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes through a controlled pushing motion against resistance.
Sit in the leg press machine with your back firmly against the seat and feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Push the platform away by extending your knees and hips, then slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees.
Sit in the leg press machine with back pressed against the seat, feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, and knees bent at approximately 90 degrees.
Return to the starting position with knees bent and feet remaining in contact with the platform throughout the movement.
Keep your back pressed against the seat, push through your heels, control the descent, maintain proper foot position, breathe rhythmically
Lifting hips off seat, locking out knees, poor foot placement, incomplete range of motion, using momentum
Increase weight, perform single-leg variations, add tempo changes, try different foot positions, incorporate pause reps.
Reduce weight, perform partial range of motion, use assistance, focus on form over weight, perform bodyweight squats first.
Maintain proper form to avoid knee and back strain. Do not lock out your knees at the top of the movement. Keep your back pressed firmly against the seat throughout the exercise.