Life Fitness Pro2 Seated Leg Press Instructions

Instructional video demonstrating the muscles worked, proper machine set up, how to correctly perform the exercise, exercise variety, machines features and safety considerations.

[zarkos]

Bruhhhh the first time i tried this machine i held that lever because i thought you had to hold it so you can push lol thanks for showing us how to properly use the machine!

[great]

This is a great alternative to squats. And it is so easy to add weight.

[jipsyhood]

You are sitting on an incline and when you extend your legs you move up the incline. What % of body weight is included in total weight lifted?

[lifefitness]

Great question! It can be utilized as a Calf Raise with an extended knee, which works primarily the Gastrocnemius muscle. A few tips:

[imgh]

Amaaazing explaination, I was looking for a video to send to my young brother, this is absolutely the right and safe one!!!

[jasminetay]

I have this in my gym.. idk if its broken.. when I push myself up the weights isnt moving..

[lapnguyen]

@life fitness...safety should always be the main concern for doing any exercise. It was surprisingly that you didn't mention not to lock the knees when doing this exercise, as it can do a lot of damages.

[lifefitness]

1. Recognize the set up and motion is in a horizontal position, so the force of gravity is taken out of the equation.

2. To protect the knees, perform your first rep as if doing the leg press with the toes in line or slightly behind the knee and then extend the knees and walk your feet down to the bottom of the leg press platform. Perform your calf raises for the desired number of repetitions and then on the last rep, walk your feet back up the platform and slowly lower the weight stack down.

[salmons]

This is probably the worst leg press machine I've ever tried. No other machine starts from the bottom. Also I am 5'6 and on the lowest setting I still can't hit full range of motion.

[KrazyKeaz]

Thanks!
I can't wait to try it out :)
I was looking for place to train my calves in my gym. Because we don't have any calve machines. But i did see some people use it before.

[viomils]

I’m at the gym right now and how tf i should regulate the seat level?😢 that’s too far from my legs, i don’t understand…

[averageyearoldlifter]

How can you improve the range of motion? Maybe Im just short but even at the lowest level the rom still sucks

[MrTyler]

I never feel this in my quads. Only hams and glutes.

[KrazyKeaz]

My gym has one of these, will this work for my calf training as well ?

[johndonovan]

Have this in my gym.. The range of motion is horrible. This is not good for lifters it's only good for physical therapy patients.

[louisalcoser]

Too much damn talking, I didn't see any reps except one half ass one

[grandthestauto]

this machine DOES NOT WORK....very disappointed

[coomohit]

Is this machine as shit as the previous models?

[joeygonzo]

worthless. he's talking like we are clueless.

[mrfuckyou]

May I ask why press through the heels?