Primary Muscle: Legs
Equipment: Machine
Level: Beginner
Purpose:
Execution: From a seated position on the leg press machine, place your feet onto the platform with a medium stance (slightly wider than shoulder width). Holding yourself down onto the bench, lower the weight as much as possible by bending at the knees. Bring your knees into your chest. DO NOT allow your hips to curl off the bench. Press the weight back up until your leg is fully extended but NOT locked. Squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering the weight slowly for another repetition.