Single-leg 45-degree leg press
An exercise for the quadriceps, glutes. Equipment: machine. Below are the animation, step-by-step technique and tips.
Muscles
Equipment
How to do it
- Get on a leg press machine with your back straight, knees bent, and place one foot against the platform and the other on the floor.
- Push the platform up by extending your leg.
- Hold for a while, return to the initial position, and repeat.
Tips
- Keep your back nicely supported.
- Don’t extend your leg fully and avoid locking your knee.
- Maintain a smooth breathing pattern.
