Description
Leg press with a glute emphasis determined by foot placement.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the machine supports to stay aligned throughout.
- Place your feet at a comfortable width and keep your pelvis supported.
- Keep your lower back neutral throughout the set.
- Align your knees with your feet from the start.
- Adjust the supports to stay aligned throughout.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Lower under control until you feel a stretch in your glutes and thighs.
- Change direction at the bottom without bouncing.
- Push continuously while keeping your knees aligned.
Technique cue
Supported pelvis and steady pressure without bouncing.
Common mistakes- rounding the lower back at the bottom
- letting the knees collapse inward
- forcing the range
- bouncing at the bottom
- forcing a range beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided path reduces sideways instability.
- Forcing the range can still overload the joints.