Why You Should Not → Lock Out Your Knees On The Leg Press

Do not hyperextend legs on a leg press machine. Straightening legs excessively stresses the knee joint, risking injury to ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bones. The knee joint is meant for a specific range of motion, and hyperextension can destabilize it, elevating injury risk. It also strains the lower back, causing pain or injury. Avoid hyperextension; maintain proper form and technique for a safe and effective workout on the leg press machine.