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Leg Exercises
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VARIATION
Single Leg - Leg Press – Knee Extension w/ hip extension
START FINISH
• Remove the bench and set up the
machine with the sliding seat, back
support pad and leg press plate.
(Refer to instructions for hooking
up the cables for Leg Press
exercises.)
• Sit facing the engine with your
foot on the foot plate positioned
comfortably for you to press with
one leg at a time.
• Bend your knees and hips allowing
yourself to slide toward the engine.
• Limit this Start position that still
allows you to maintain good posture
and from flexing your knee past 90°.
• Straighten your leg by pressing
through your heel without
taking your front foot off the
plate. Move to a straightened
position without locking out
your knees.
• Slowly reverse the motion,
returning to the Start position
without losing muscle tension.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps
Bench Position:
Sliding seat; Leg Press Plate
Accessory:
Foot Plate; Leg Press Seat Back
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
• Keep your spine in good posture.
• Tighten, but do not lock your knees.
• Keep your quads tight through the
entire motion.
• Move slowly and under control.
• Lift your chest, keep your abs tight
and maintain a very slight arch in
your low back.
Leg Press
START FINISH
START
• Remove the bench and unlock
the rowing seat. (Refer to
instructions for hooking up the
cables for Leg Press exercises.)
• Sit facing the engine, your feet
on the leg press plate.
• Bend your knees and hips
slowly allowing yourself to slide
toward the engine.
• Rest your hands in a
comfortable position.
• Straighten your legs, but do
not lock your knees.
• Limit your slide to a position
that allows you to still
maintain good spinal posture,
with your chest lifted, abs tight
and a slight arch in your lower
back.
• Slowly return to the Start
position.
FINISH
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps
Bench Position:
Removed
Accessory:
Sliding seat; Leg Press Plate
Adjustable Arm Position:
9
Success Tips
• Keep your spine in good posture.
• Straighten but do not lock your
knees.
• Keep your quads tightened
throughout the entire motion.
• Do not use momentum,
MOVE SLOWLY.
• Lift your chest, tighten your abs and
maintain a very slight arch in your
lower back.