LEG PRESS - Machine

TARGET MUSCLES:

• Quadriceps (front of thigh) Hamstrings (back of thigh) Gluteals (butt)

START POSITION:

• Keep abdominals (stomach) contracted.
• Keep back flat against the seat without arching.
• Place the feet shoulder width apart on the foot plate.
• Keep heels on the plate throughout exercise.
• Push the foot plate up so that the legs are out straight in front of you.

PROCEDURE:

• Slowly lower the foot plate so that the knees are at no more than a 90 degree angle.
• Pause
• Slowly push plate back until legs are again straight.
• Don't over extend knees.
• Pause briefly.
• Repeat 15 times.