45-degree leg press

Press a guided platform while your back and pelvis remain supported.

The model illustrates the general movement. Adjust the seat and handles to the machine you use.

Level

Basic

Equipment

Machines

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-1-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Adjust the seat and place the whole foot on the platform.
2. Track knees with toes and stop before the pelvis rolls off the pad.
3. Press without snapping the knees into lockout.

Common mistakes

• Lifting the pelvis off the pad.
• Knees collapsing inward or pushing on them with the hands.