How NOT To Leg Press 🛑

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When performing the leg press during quad workouts (or glute workouts, depending on which one you're targeting), always make sure your body is firmly planted in the seat. If you use the leg press machine by holding your hands behind your head, or on your knees or your chest, not only will you be making it a less effective quad exercise/glute exercise (since you lose leverage against the weight) but you also increase injury risk from your back rolling off the seat. If you're doing this leg exercise in your leg workouts then make sure to hold onto the handles at all times to maximize your strength and reduce low back stress.

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[bummelqualle]

People coming up with those weird hand rest positions always amaze me. Its almost like.. they put the handles on the machine for a reason

[Faizr]

I hold the lower seat like i'm about to hit 2000lb. BUUUDDDEEEEHHHH!!

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NOTES:

Depending on the specific machine and how heavy you're lifting, gripping the seat itself (on the side or front) might also be fine.

The extent to which you might need to actively pull yourself downward will also depend on the exact machine structure and how much weight you're moving.

The bottom line though is to just make sure you're fully stable within the machine with your low back and glutes firmly planted, and having your hands on your knees/chest/behind your head won't be ideal for that.

[oji-chan]

Thanks Did this yesterday and holy moly I can feel my glutes burning up real good

[thaddeusbingman]

This had me almost load over 600lbs much appreciated

[danielschoger]

You should definitely cover how foot placement on the leg press will change which leg muscles are used ... Because it's not your hands that determine that

[SilverSlugs]

I found this out intuitively by going really hard on leg presses, I never thought to pull myself down until one of those brutal reps and I instinctively did it because I was desperately looking for a way to get more power. Funny how our bodies will sometimes do exactly what we need

[ezequielrenovato]

I'm too short for the leg press in my gym lol I can't reach the handles while my back is straight

[jimitoorjamontgardenhire]

I did this automatically before watching this video as a beginner gotta stay safe man

[just_aturtle]

Thx now I'm the guy known as the one who left a huge ass print on the leg press.

[chrisparnham]

I subconsciously do this, I feel so proud of myself right now

[FarkasOnWallStreet]

Thank you. Genuinely I hated the lower back tension

[kingsfieldfitness]

Your dedication to your fitness journey is truly inspiring! Keep up the great work! 💪👏

[ocyfofo]

Thank you so much. I was looking for the gem advice for this specific exercise. My trainer is fired!

[markb]

Seems like a fairly simple concept....they did put those handles there for a reason 🤔

[khalidcloud]

During my 1st two sets, I don't grab the handles much simply because the weight is not pushing me up (probably I should, but I find it more challenging on that weight to not grab the handles), but once I reach my heavier sets I grab the seat firmly from the front lol....that glues me to it better than the handles on the side.

[Im_Kook]

I like to hold the seat and actively pull myself in the seat, more comfortable to grip

[ConsensusX]

If you don't get your sweaty toes...

[bigflannel]

Literally just did this this morning thanks for the tip!