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Unilateral 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

Working one leg at a time helps address side-to-side strength imbalances.

How to do it well

  • Place one foot centered on the platform
  • Lower under control
  • Press through the whole foot

Common mistakes

  • Letting the lower back round
  • Using a partial range

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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.