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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Low-Foot Leg Press

Low-foot leg press emphasizing knee flexion and quadriceps loading while the heels remain planted.

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Low-Foot Leg Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutes

Equipment

Leg Press Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit in the leg press with the back flat against the pad.
  2. 02Place the feet lower on the platform where the heels can still stay down.
  3. 03Unlock the sled and lower with the knees traveling forward over the toes.
  4. 04Stop before the heels lift or the knees collapse inward.
  5. 05Press through the whole foot to return without slamming the sled.

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