Horizontal leg press

Proper position

• Sit on the thigh press machine, with your back flat against the backrest.
• Place your feet on the plate or resistance support.
• Your feet should be hip-width apart or slightly further apart.
• Your whole foot should be in contact with the resistance surface, taking particular care to keep your heel firmly planted.
• Your legs should form a 90-degree angle.
• Grip the handles to stabilize your upper body.

Movement

• Push hard with your legs to move the weight stack.
• Your legs should be straight and your knees slightly bent, and your shoulders should be above your hips.
• Keeping your legs aligned, start the opposite movement, slowly bending your hips and knees.
• Lower until your legs form a 90-degree angle. Pause for one second in the down position.

Breathing

• Inhale as you descend the platform until your legs are at an angle of 80° to 90°, then hold your breath.
• Pull your legs up and exhale when you're halfway through the movement.