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Muscle Group:  Legs 
 
Notes:

Lowering the weight below 90 degrees at the knee joint places the knee under considerable stress and should be avoided!
Ensure hips remain level at all times!

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Step 1

Place feet hip width apart on foot platform.
Drop non-working leg to a relaxed position.
Keep butt on thigh pad and back flat against back pad.
Push foot platform forward off rack.
Turn rack handles out.
Straighten leg (knee still slightly bent).

Step 2

Slowly and under control lower the platform, keeping the foot flat.
Lower so that a 90 degree angle is achieved at the knee joint.
When angle is achieved, push forward on foot platform.
Avoid forcefully locking out knee.