Smith Leg Press
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Push the bar up by extending your legs fully, making sure to keep your feet flat on the bar and not locking your knees.
Slowly lower the bar by bending your knees and keeping your feet flat, making sure to maintain control of the weight.
Continue lowering the bar until your thighs are parallel to the ground, ensuring your knees do not pass your toes.
Push your feet against the bar to extend your legs and return to the starting position, repeating the exercise for your desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movement: Avoid rapid, jerky movements. Lower the weight slowly and in a controlled manner until your knees form a 90-degree angle. This will not only help avoid injury but also ensure that your muscles are fully engaged during the exercise. Keep Your Back Flat: Another common mistake is arching the back during the exercise. This can put undue pressure on your spine and lead to injury. Ensure your back remains flat against the bench throughout the exercise. Don't Lock Your Knees: When you push the weight up, avoid fully extending and locking your knees. This can strain your knee joints. Instead, keep a slight bend in your knees even at the top of the movement. Warm Up: Before starting the