FEATURES
MUSCLES
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
EQUIPMENT
Machine
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
Leg presses are an excellent way to engage the legs without stressing out the back or any other regions of the body.
MEDIA
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Sit on the floor with the bench behind you. and your shoulder blades touch the bench.
Start
Place a padded bar on top of your quadriceps so that it is right above your thighs. Hold on to the side of the bench.
Movement
Push the weight up while your shoulder blades rest on the bench and by pushing your feet on the floor while isolating your glutes to extend your legs.
Pause for a moment and slowly lower the weight down to the start position.
End
Once completing your set, re-rack the weights as needed or wipe down the equipment used.
TIPS
You can also use plate or dumbbells as weights instead of barbell.
Start low or no weight to get the movement and form correct. Progressively load as needed.
Do you have more tips? Post in the comment below.
ALTERNATIVES
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Easy
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Moderate
Low Floor Bridge
Dumbell Bridge
