Vertical leg press on smith machine

Proper Position

• Place a bench or step under the Smith machine to lie down in a stable position.
• Lie on your back beneath the bar, placing your feet on the bar at hip-width apart, with your toes slightly pointed outward.
• Ensure your knees are aligned with your toes and keep your legs slightly bent in the starting position.
• Hold the bar lightly for stability if necessary.

Movement

• Unlock the bar by rotating the safety hooks, then slowly lower the bar by bending your knees. Lower until your thighs are close to your torso, staying within a comfortable range of motion.
• Push through your heels to press the bar back to the starting position, without fully locking your knees.
• Maintain control throughout the movement to avoid jerky motions.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Breathing

• Inhale as you lower the bar.
• Exhale as you press back to the starting position.