How to Do a Leg Press
How to Do a Leg Press:
• Sit on the leg press machine and place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
• Your knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle.
• Hold the handles on either side of the seat for stability.
• Push the platform away from you until your legs are straight, but don't lock them out.
• Hold the position for a second, then slowly lower the platform back to the starting position.
• Repeat for 8-12 repetitions.
Beginner's Tips for the Leg Press:
• Choose the weight stack pin or weight that you can handle for all the repetitions.
• Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the movement.
• Don't bounce the platform at the bottom of the movement.
• Pause at the top of the movement for a second to squeeze your quads.
• Leg press two times a week on one of the days you leg workout that week.
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