Leg Press (Smith Machine)

A lower body compound exercise using the Smith machine where you press the bar away from your body while lying supine.

Instructions

1. Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.
2. Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
3. At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.

Tips

• Keep your knees aligned with your toes throughout the movement.
• Maintain a neutral spine position against the floor.
• Achieve a full range of motion from a stretched position at the bottom.