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.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
SecondaryErector Spinae

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. 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.

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