Leg Press and Squeeze
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Difficulty
Medium
Equipment Needed
Machine
Starting Position
Sit on the seat and place your feet on the pad or platform. Place a small beach ball between your knees.
Procedure
- Set the seat height so you have a 90 degree bend at your knee.
- Pus the pad or platform out, extending the knee. Squeeze the beach ball with your thighs.
- Slowly lower the weight to the starting position.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
- Push through your heels.
- Keep squeezing the beach ball throughout the entire movement.
You Should Feel it...
In your inner and overall thigh muscles.
Exercise Purpose
Improves overall leg strength. This helps increase overall leg strength and endurance.
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