How to do the Single Leg Press
- Sit in the leg press, ensuring your back is fully supported against the pad.
- Place one foot on the platform and grip the handles; unlock the sled.
- Press the platform away, extending your leg, without forcing the knee straight.
- Lower the weight, bending your knee until your thigh nears your torso.
- Return to the starting position with control, then switch to the other leg.
Full technique — 7 steps
- Sit in the leg press seat with your back and hips fully supported against the pad.
- Place one foot flat on the platform around mid-stance, and move the other foot off the platform.
- Grip the handles, unlock the sled, and straighten the working leg without forcing the knee into hyperextension.
- Lower the sled by bending the working knee until your thigh approaches your torso without your pelvis rolling back.
- Keep your knee pointing the same way as your foot as you reach your deepest comfortable range.
- Press the platform away through your whole foot until the leg is nearly straight again.
- Finish each rep with the sled under control, then complete all reps before switching sides.
Common mistakes
- Pelvis rolling off the pad
- Knee collapsing inward on descent
- Loading the toes excessively
- Cutting the range short
- Forcing the knee into hyperextension
Form cues
- Keep pelvis against pad
- Knee points where foot points
- Push through whole foot
- Use your deepest clean range
