@lucy_ingleby: KNEE PAIN IN LEG PRESS⁉️⤵️ The Leg press is a great option to building strength in the quads, glutes, hamstrings & adductors. A great option for beginners as can build a great foundation of strength & allows you to lift moderate to heavy weight in a safer way as it provides you a lot of stability. BUT we want to make sure it’s executed correctly to get the MOST out of the exercise! ❌What to avoid❌ 🚫 LOCKING OUT THE KNEES: we always want to focus on keeping the joints safe, locking the knees out can cause stress & strain on the joint. Also, as soon as you lock out the knees we are removing tension from the muscles. 🚫 KNEES CAVING INWARDS: This could be due to weak glutes (especially glute minimus) or they aren’t activating correctly. A lot of stress is placed on the knees when we allow them to cave inwards. ✅What we want to do✅ 🫡KEEP A SOFT KNEE AT THE TOP: As you extend to the top be mindful to keep a very soft bend to the knee so we keep tension in the legs. 🫡PUSH KNEES OUTWARD AS YOU PRESS: When you press up, think about driving the knees OUT. Another option could be a slightly wider foot placement or turning toes slightly out. Think always about keeping your knees inline with the mid foot. To strengthen your glute minimus adding in lateral kickbacks to your programme can help too. Hope that helps!🫶🏻 If you need help with technique & unsure you’re doing exercises correctly then this is what my 1-1 coaching packages & PT sessions cover. I analyse your form, make sure we are lifting at the right intensity to get the most out of every exercise & reaching your full potential. Link in bio to enquire 🔗🤝🏻 ‼️LAST COUPLE SPOTS AVAILABLE for 1-1 in person coaching! 📍Based at Perton Gym, Wolverhampton 🤝🏻1-1 online coaching spaces AVAILABLE ✅ #legpress #legpresstips #lowerbodyworkout #gymtips #gymhacks #personaltrainerwolverhampton #femalepersonaltrainer #womenspersonaltrainer

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