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Exercise 137

90° Leg Press

Platform leg press to work the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings while controlling knee flexion and extension.

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How to perform it

  1. Sit on the machine with your back and head well supported against the pad.
  2. Place your feet on the platform about shoulder-width apart, keeping them aligned with your knees.
  3. Before starting, hold the side handles to stabilize your body throughout the movement.
  4. Begin by pressing the platform away with your feet in a controlled motion, extending your legs without fully locking your knees.
  5. Keep your abs engaged and your lower back supported against the pad throughout the exercise.
  6. On the return, lower the weight slowly to a comfortable range of motion while maintaining joint alignment.
  7. Avoid bringing your knees excessively close to your torso or lifting your hips off the seat.
  8. Exhale as you press the platform and inhale as you return.

What you should feel

Greater activation of the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. The effort should remain controlled in the legs, without pain in the knees, hips, or lower back.

Groups mentioned in the description

LegsGlutes

Exercise questions

How do you perform 90° Leg Press?

Sit on the machine with your back and head well supported against the pad. Place your feet on the platform about shoulder-width apart, keeping them aligned with your knees. Before starting, hold the side handles to stabilize your body throughout the movement. Begin by pressing the platform away with your feet in a controlled motion, extending your legs without fully locking your knees. Keep your abs engaged and your lower back supported against the pad throughout the exercise. On the return, lower the weight slowly to a comfortable range of motion while maintaining joint alignment. Avoid bringing your knees excessively close to your torso or lifting your hips off the seat. Exhale as you press the platform and inhale as you return.

What does 90° Leg Press work?

Platform leg press to work the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings while controlling knee flexion and extension.

What should you feel during 90° Leg Press?

Greater activation of the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. The effort should remain controlled in the legs, without pain in the knees, hips, or lower back.

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