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Smith Machine Leg Press

StrengthIntermediate QuadricepsCalvesGlutesHamstrings Smith machineMachine
Smith Machine Leg Press, step 1
1. Lie under the Smith bar with the middle of your feet on it, knees drawn toward your chest.
Smith Machine Leg Press, step 2
2. Press the bar up until your legs are nearly straight; lower slowly.

How to do it

  1. Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
  3. At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.

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