Lever Isolateral Seated Leg Press (plate loaded)
The Lever Isolateral Seated Leg Press (plate loaded) primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Gastrocnemius (Medial). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gastrocnemius (Medial) (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on machine with back on padded support. Place feet slightly high on platform. Grasp handles to sides. Execution: Push platform(s) away by extending knees and hips until knees are fully extended. Return until hips are completely flexed. Repeat. Comments: Adjust seat and back support to accommodate near full range of motion without forcing hips to bend at waist. Keep knees pointed same directions as feet. Do not allow heels to raise off of platform, pushing with both heel and forefoot. Placing feet slightly high on platform emphasize Gluteus Maximus. Placing feet slightly lower on platform emphasize Quadriceps.
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