Leg press 45°
Isotonic
Muscles involved:
QuadricepsGluteiFemorali
Description
Machine for pushing with the lower limbs, with a sled inclined at 45°.
How to use it
- Sit with your back and pelvis firmly against the backrest
- Place your feet on the platform shoulder-width apart
- Release the safety catches and lower under control to 90° of knee flexion
- Push through your heels without locking your knees at full extension
- At the end of the set, put the safety catches back in
Common mistakes
Lifting your hips off the backrest; knees collapsing inwards; extending fully with a jerk.
Do not go lower than the point where the pelvis lifts. Always use the safety bars.
Where to find it
Main Location · Sala Pesi