MOVEMENT GUIDE / MACHINE
Leg press
Use a controlled range with the back supported.
Target muscles
Quadriceps with glute support
Setup
Place feet securely and brace your trunk before lowering.
Perform the move
Use a controlled range with the back supported. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Train knee extension and leg strength across a comfortable range.
Common mistake
Lower back leaving the pad
Alternative
Goblet squat
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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