Leg Press
EquipmentLeg Press Machine
TypeCompound
DifficultyBeginner
Primary:Quadriceps
Secondary:Hamstrings, Glutes
Tertiary:Core, Hip Muscles
Stabilizer:Upper Back, Calves
📋 How to Perform
- Load the machine with the desired weight and take a seat.
- Sit down and position your feet on the sled with a shoulder width stance.
- Take a deep breath, extend your legs, and unlock the safeties.
- Lower the weight under control until the legs are roughly 45 degrees or slightly below.
- Drive the weight back to the starting position by extending the knees but don’t forcefully lockout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Lowering until the hips curl off the seat, which rounds the lower back under a heavy load.
- Bouncing the sled out of the bottom, which uses rebound instead of controlled quad work.
- Pushing on the knees with the hands, which assists the legs and hides how much they can really press.
