Smith Machine Leg Press
A unique variation of the classic leg press using the Smith Machine, targeting the quadriceps and glutes efficiently.
Instructions
- Position yourself under the bar of the Smith machine, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Ensure the bar is resting on your shoulders and your torso remains upright.
- Unlatch the safety and lower your body by bending your knees, keeping your back straight.
- Descend until your thighs are parallel to the ground, then push through your heels to return to starting position.
- Repeat for desired reps, keeping constant tension on the quads.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Allowing knees to cave in while pressing.
- Raising the heels off the platform during the exercise.
- Not maintaining a straight back posture.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | machine |
| Muscle | quadriceps |