Leg Press

Muscles: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings

Set up the machine

1. Back and head rest against the pad
2. Feet shoulder-width in the middle of the plate
3. Knees about 90° at the bottom — move the seat if they bend more

Form tips

• Feet shoulder-width on the middle of the platform
• Lower until the knees reach about 90° or a bit deeper
• Keep the lower back and hips against the pad
• Press up without locking the knees

Common mistakes

• Hips curling off the pad at the bottom
• Locking the knees hard at the top
• Knees caving in

Alternatives

• Hack Squat
• Back Squat

More legs exercises

Used in

• 4-Day Split
• Full Body
• Machine Full Body A/B
• Machine Start
• Push / Pull / Legs
• Upper / Lower