Leg press
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It's a workout that can handle the most weight, and you can target different parts of your leg muslces by shifting the position of your feet on the footrest!
Coach's Tips
Position your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate, and spread your toes about 45 degrees.
Make sure your buttocks don't lift off the pad, secure your upper body straight on the machine!
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How to Leg press
Starting Position
1. Position your body in the center of the machine and place your feet on the center of the footplate.
2. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart and point your toes outwards at a 20-30 degree angle.
3. Placing your feet above the center of the footplate will provide more stimulation to the back of your thighs.
4. Placing your feet below the center of the footplate will provide more stimulation to the front of your thighs.
5. Keep your chest up and create a slight arch in your lower back.
Proper Form
1. Please bend from the hip to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
2. Please lower yourself until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
3. While extending your hip, push only until your knee is slightly bent.
Breathing Technique
Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while going up.
Precautions
1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
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