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Leg PressLegs pressing helps build muscle in the thigh area. There are a few different versions of the leg press but they are generally all similar to the free-weight squat. To be honest the leg press will never be as good as the squat for building huge muscle mass, power and strength, however they act as a good substitute if squats cannot be performed due to a sore back.
How to do the Leg Press: Sit in the machine so your back rests on the padded surface at the lower edge of the machine. There will be a corner where the back and seat pads meet, and your hips should rest firmly in this corner. Place your feet on the sliding platform at about shoulder width, your toes angled outwards about 45 degrees on each side. Straighten your legs and release the stop catches at the sides of the machine to release the weight for your set. Starting with your legs straight, bend your legs as fully as possible, being certain that your knees travel out over your toes the same as when doing squats. Straighten your legs until close to lock out position (but don't lock out between each rep). Now repeat the movement for the required number of reps. At the completion of the set you must rotate the stop bars back to the locked position before stepping out of the machine. Leg Press Start:
Leg Press Mid Point:
Breathing technique during the Leg Press. Exhale as you push the weight to the top, inhale as you lower the weight down. Leg Pressing exercise tips: You need to use heavy weights in order to gain good muscle building results. For safety reason you should start off light and gradually build up to heavy weights as you gain strength. It may be best to perform the leg press under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Varying the width of feet slightly can stress different parts of the quad muscles. Always use a weight-lifting belt during the leg press.
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