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Exercises

Leg press

Leg press: seated in a leg press machine, knees bent at 90 degrees, feet on the platform
QuadsGlutesCue Lower until the hips want to tuck, then press.
  • 2–3sets
  • 10–12reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Sit in the machine with feet hip-width on the platform.
  2. Release the safety and lower the platform toward you.
  3. Stop when your knees reach about 90 degrees.
  4. Press back up without locking the knees.

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the hips off the seat.
  • Locking the knees at the top.
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