Leg Press Machine

Pro Tip

If you are flexible enough, starting the machine's plate even closer to you will have added benefit.

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 machine so that 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 exhale and press forward, extending your legs.
  4. Continue until your legs straighten out in front of you while making sure you stay firmly in the seat.
  5. Inhale and draw your legs back, returning to the starting position.

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 Machine

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 Machine

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
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