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Exercise: Leg Press

person doing Leg Press
person doing Leg Press

Primary Muscles:

  • Hamstrings
  • Quadriceps

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Legs

Movement Type:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps:

Position your feet shoulder width apart against the crosspiece
Grasp the handle grips or sides of the seat
Bend your knees and lower the weight until you reach 90 degrees
Slowly push the weight back up by driving through your heels
DO NOT fully lock out your knees
Repeat for desired number of repetitions