Smith Machine Leg Press
Lying on the floor under the Smith bar, the soles press it up and lower it; the rails replace the sled.
How to do it
Setup
On your back under the bar, its middle on the arches, safeties set to catch it.
Steps
- Unhook and lower until the knees near the chest.
- Keep the bar on the middle of the feet.
- Press up to nearly straight legs; rehook after the set.
Common mistakes
Bar near the toes: it can roll off; keep it on the arches. Skipping the safeties: set them before the first rep. Hips lifting off the floor: the lower back stays down.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
