The leg press exercise is a strength training leg exercise and is a great
substitute for the squat especially if you have back pain.
Muscles Worked
Primary Muscles: Legs and Buttocks
Secondary Muscles: Hamstrings
What you need: A leg press machine.
Preparation :
- Sit in a leg press machine with back supported against the backrest.
- Place feet shoulder width apart and pointing straight.
Movement :
- Draw your belly button in.
- Release the safety bar.
- Slowly lower the weight until your thighs are almost touching your torse
and never lift the back off of the backrest. - Note: If you can’t go down that far without sacrificing form, decrease
the amount of weight. - Contract your buttocks and slowly push the weight through the heels extending
your knees. - Repeat.