45-degree leg press

4 × 10-12  ·  Equipment: Leg machine

Muscle groups: Legs & glutes

How to do 45-degree leg press

1. Place feet shoulder-width on the platform.
2. Unrack and lower the platform controlling your knees.
3. Lower to about 90 degrees without lifting your glutes.
4. Press through your whole foot without locking knees.

Mistakes to avoid

• Don't let your hips lift off the seat.
• Avoid knees caving inward.
• Don't lock out your knees at the top.

Progression

• Add weight weekly keeping full range. At 4x12, increase load and drop to 8 reps.