Leg Press

Pro Tip

The further the machine goes, the greater the benefit. Adjust the safety mechanism accordingly.

How To

  1. Orient yourself on the machine, placing your butt, lower back, upper back, and head all firmly in the seat.
  2. Adjust the safety mechanism to determine your desired range of motion, selecting one where your thighs make at least a 90º angle with your lower legs.
  3. With your hands gripping the side bars, feet parallel to each other shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward, unlock the safety mechanism so that the machine can freely move.
  4. Exhale, extending your legs forward and straightening them.
  5. Continue to extend your legs while keeping all body parts firmly in the seat and your feet flatly pressed against the machine until your legs are straight.
  6. Inhale and lower your legs down, allowing them to bend in order to return to the starting position.
  7. Relock the safety mechanism to hold the machine in place so that you can safely exit.

Primary Muscle Groups

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.

Equipment

Leg Press

This machine can help you improve your squat strength.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Leg Press

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Squat
Front Squat
Front Squat With Crossed Arms
Leg Extension
Band Squat Over Band
Sled Push
Hack Squat Machine
Leg Press Machine
Dumbbell Squat
Sumo Squat
Jump Squat
Row
Narrow Squat On Book
Bodyweight Squat
Elliptical
Recumbent Bike
Stepmill
Spin Bike
Jump Lunge
Barbell Split Squat
Band Squat Twist
Barbell Split Squat On Bench
Barbell Forward Lunge
Band Split Squat Over Band
Dumbbell Backwards Lunge
Single Leg Squat
Single Leg Stability Ball Squat
Single Leg Box Squat