MY FAVORITE QUADRICEPS EXERCISE

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Sit down on the leg press machine and place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Your feet should be flat, and your knees should form roughly a 90-degree angle. Adjust the seat if needed for proper range of motion.
Grip the handles at your sides and press your lower back firmly against the seat pad. Keep your head relaxed and core engaged throughout the movement.
Push through your heels to extend your legs and press the platform away from you. Avoid locking out your knees at the top—keep a slight bend to maintain tension.
Pause briefly at the top, feeling your quads, glutes, and hamstrings engage.
Lower the platform slowly by bending your knees, and bringing it back down in a controlled manner. Stop once your knees are just past 90 degrees or as far as your mobility allows without your hips lifting off the pad.
Repeat for your desired number of reps, focusing on smooth movement and full control through both the press and the return.