Squat · New to it
Leg Press
Pressing a weighted sled away with your legs, a back friendly way to load the quads and glutes heavily.
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- Works
- quads, glutes; also hamstrings, adductors
- Kit
- Machine
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Sit with your back and hips flat on the pad and feet shoulder width in the middle of the platform. Push it up and release the safeties.
While you move
- Lower back stays on the pad
- Knees toward your chest
- Knees follow your toes
- Press, stop short of locking
Avoid
- Lowering so deep the hips curl off the pad
- Locking the knees hard at the top
- Feet too low on the platform
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.