Leg Press

A compound machine exercise for the quadriceps and gluteus maximus.

  • Legs
  • Machine
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainQuadriceps, Gluteus maximus
AlsoHamstrings

Setup

Keep the lower back flat against the seat and do not let the knees fully lock.

How to do it well

  • Set the feet mid-platform
  • Lower until the knees near the chest
  • Press without locking the knees hard

Common mistakes

  • Letting the lower back round off the pad
  • Bouncing at the bottom

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.