Seated leg press

tmbg1
tmbg1 Posts: 1,682 Member
in Fitness and Exercise

Why do I not feel this exercise in my legs but only feel it in my lower back?

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  • claireychn074
    claireychn074 Posts: 1,914 Member

    Calling @nossmf - I don’t use machines so haven’t got a clue!

  • Retroguy2000
    Retroguy2000 Posts: 2,154 Member

    Butt wink. You need to keep your lower back pressed hard against the pad the whole time. Grip the handles to ensure this. And you need to place and angle your feet such that you have the mobility to perform the reps without your lower back moving. If you don't have that mobility, probably lacking in your ankles if so, that's something to work on first.

  • rms62003
    rms62003 Posts: 216 Member

    I do leg presses on a regular basis. You might have wrong technique if you feel a lot in your back. Watch the weight, and make sure you are not arching your back while doing it to try to move a weight that is too heavy for your legs. Also, don't go past 90 degrees at your knees. Lower than this doesn't add to your muscle but does add to injuries.

  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,682 Member

    Thank you for the tips. I'll give them a go.

  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,682 Member

    Popping back in to say I tried these tips today and it was so much better. Thanks again!

  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 15,408 Member

    Great to hear!

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