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Seated Leg Press

Thigh training
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CompoundTargets: Glutes, Quads

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Seated Leg Press is the best workout to train your thighs. The target point varies depending on the position of the foot on the footrest!

How to Seated 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 turn your toes out 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 joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.

2. Bend until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.

3. While extending the hip joint, push only until the knee is slightly bent.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you push your legs, and inhale when you pull your legs.

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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