- Ensure a full range of motion is possible without raising the hips from the seat. Take time to adjust the seat for best position.
- Don’t allow the knees to bow outward or inward. Keep them in line with the feet.
- Maintain heel contact with the plate and ensure you push with heels and forefoot.
- Keep the head steady and against the seat pad; don’t jerk the head forward with the effort.
- As usual, start with a modest weight and progress as it suits your training and requirements. Try three sets of ten leg presses.
The next exercise demonstrated is the overhead press, or the military press.
If you need to, check out the the top ten list and review the basic training and safety information.
