The leg press machine is one of those gym staples that looks simple, but can be surprisingly tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. Walk into any gym, and you’re bound to see someone ...
Bend your knees back down. Repeat. Why it works: The leg press machine strengthens the hips, quads and hamstrings and allows you to work each leg individually in a controlled, stabilised manner.
While the squat is often hailed as the ‘gold standard’ of any lower body strength training programme, the leg press is a machine used by both, beginner and advanced athletes. So, which of the ...
Learn how to set up a lying leg press with this video tutorial from Strong Guides. Research shows that using a leg press can reduce stress on the lower back that you might get with free weights.