Leg Press Machine (Normal Stance)
Execution Guide
- Sit in the machine with your back flat against the pad.
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart in the center of the platform.
- Release the safety and lower the platform by bending your knees.
- Descend until your knees are at approximately 90 degrees.
- Press the platform back up without fully locking the knees.
Range of Motion
Legs almost fully extended to knees at 90 degrees.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Locking the knees at the top
- ×Letting the lower back lift off the pad
- ×Placing feet too high or too low on the platform
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48-72 hours
Goal
Build quad and glute mass with heavy, controlled loading
Difficulty
Beginner
Burn (10m)
50-70
Equipment
Leg Press Machine
Anatomy
Primary
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsCalves