Leg Press

These notes combine advice from 3 reviewed passages across 3 workouts.

Overview

Coach’s claim

The leg press is used for muscle-focused leg training. Stopping close to full extension may help keep the repetition in the intended muscular range. [2] [3]

Top position

Coach’s claim

A cautious option is to keep a small bend in the knees at the top and begin the return before full lockout. [1] [2] [3]

There is no single exact endpoint in this guidance. The examples range from about 90% extension through 90–95% and up to 95–97%. [1] [2] [3]

Training emphasis

Coach’s claim

When the repetition emphasizes muscle stretch, a slight knee bend may be enough at the top. Fully straight legs are not considered necessary for that purpose. [1]

Qualification

Coach’s claim

Full extension may still be used at selected points for a joint-related purpose. The evidence does not clarify that purpose or when the exception applies. [2]

Sources

1. 2024-03-01, 2938.2-2970.4s

Workout: workout:2024-03-01

Passage: passage:2024-03-01:000942-000945

2. 2024-11-19, 954.4-982.9s

Workout: workout:2024-11-19

Passage: passage:2024-11-19:000387-000397

3. 2025-06-15, 2409.6-2479.1s

Workout: workout:2025-06-15

Passage: passage:2025-06-15:000818-000841