Can someone tell me how this is possible? It's an unsupported leg press performed by Ed Zercher.

http://www.usawa.com/ed.jpg

What do you mean? They just had the barbell placed in the groove between the heel and ball of the foot on a pair of boots and then pressed it. I believe they had a certain type of or a specially made boot for it, but I'm not certain.

I don't understand how it's not possible or, at least, the impossibility of it as your question would imply.

It certainly would take very good control/stabilization... now, if those skinny legs really put up all that weight. :D

But I'd never be one to criticize Zercher. :tu:

There is also a spotter on each side, look at his hands, they're right under the bar.

I didn't even notice those two were helping him get the weight on his feet (that's how tired I was). :doh:

But I like how he performs such a dangerous lift yet has the nerve to lay a towel down. :D, that is indeed some serious stabilization.

Yeah that would be insane to do on your own. LOL

I don't understand how it's not possible or, at least, the impossibility of it as your question would imply.

It's possible, but it's way not entry level. Zercher was very experienced and very strong.

I'd love to see a video of it...