Machines definitely get a bad rap at the gym, but when used correctly, they can help you improve your overall fitness levels and strength. One machine that's great for increasing your lower-body strength, but can be insanely intimidating if you aren't familiar with how to use it, is the leg press machine.
The leg press machine is hard to miss — it's that big thing sitting in the middle of the gym floor — and this is your guide on how to use it.