Primary Muscle: Legs
Equipment: Machine
Level: Intermediate
Purpose:
Execution: From a seated position on the leg press machine, place your feet high on the platform with a wide stance. Holding yourself down onto the bench, lower the weight as much as possible by bending at the knees. By taking a wider stance, you can allow your knees to pass your body at either side of you. 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.