✅Leg press tip: Don't lock your knees! XX Joint stress: Fully locking your knees puts excessive pressure on your kneecapsX Muscle imbalance: Locking out limits the range of motionVMaintain a slight bend: Keep a micro-bend in your knees throughout the entire movement, protecting your joints and maximizing muscle engagement.VControl the motion: Focus on slow and controlled reps, feeling the burn in your quads and hamstrings throughout the entire movement.V Engage your core: Keep your core tight an

A leg press mistake is locking out the knees after each rep. Not only does this put a bunch of unnecessary stress on your knees, but it doesn’t actually have any benefit since there is minimal tension on the quads at that point. Instead, stop just short of locking out to save your knees and keep the tension on your quads. #legpress #legpressmachine #legexercises #legdayworkout #legsworkout | Pfau Fitness

✅Try these leg press variations for a complete leg workout!Here is a short version of the leg press machine variations for different muscle groups:• Abductors: Wide stance leg press•Quads: Narrow stance leg press, low foot placement leg press• Glutes: High foot placement leg press with toes pointed forward• Hamstrings: High foot placement leg press with toes pointed slightly outAdjust the weight and number of repetitions to target different muscle groups and goals. Warm up before and cool down a