Lever Seated Leg Press

1. Adjust the machine seat position so your knees form a 90-degree angle when your feet are on the platform and select an appropriate weight.
2. Sit on the seat with your back pressed firmly against the backrest, keeping your head neutral and shoulders relaxed but engaged.
3. Place your feet hip-width apart on the platform with toes pointing slightly outward, ensuring your knees track in line with your toes.
4. Grasp the handles located on the sides of the seat to stabilize your upper body throughout the movement.
5. Take a deep breath in, then exhale as you push through your heels to extend your legs, being careful not to lock your knees at the top position.
6. Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement, avoiding the tendency to round your lower back or lift your hips off the seat.
7. Inhale as you slowly control the weight back toward your body, bending at the knees and hips until you return to the starting position.
8. Maintain tension in your legs at the bottom of the movement, never allowing the weight stack to fully rest between repetitions.

Important information

• Never lock your knees at the top of the movement as this places excessive stress on the knee joint and disengages the muscles.
• Keep your lower back pressed against the backrest throughout the entire exercise to protect your spine and ensure proper muscle engagement.
• Adjust your foot placement to target different muscle groups – higher on the platform emphasizes hamstrings and glutes, while lower targets quadriceps more directly.
• Control the eccentric (lowering) phase of the movement for maximum muscle development and to reduce injury risk.