Leg Press Machine
The Leg Press Machine primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, with secondary activation of the Erector Spinae and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
Sit in the machine and push the platform away with your legs.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis |
| Secondary | Erector Spinae |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Primary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Primary Muscle Vastus Lateralis (quadriceps)
- Primary Muscle Vastus Medialis (quadriceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Bend at hips and knees, lowering body until thighs are parallel to floor. Drive through feet to return to standing position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Gluteus Maximus.
Alternative Exercises
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