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Leg Press

MachineCompoundEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Quads, Glutes

Also adductors

You need

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Leg press setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
PlatformSeat
  1. 1Feet shoulder width, mid platform
  2. 2Lower until your knees come toward your chest
  3. 3Keep your lower back on the pad

Most common mistake

Huge weight, tiny range.

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B
For running
#14 of 19
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Research
56
Published rubric
Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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How lifters rate itBe the first
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Why research scores it 56
Transfer · 45%3/5
Injury protection · 30%3/5
Practicality · 25%4/5
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