Lever Lying Leg Press (plate loaded)
The Lever Lying Leg Press (plate loaded) primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus and Rectus Femoris.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Primary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Climb up steps to top of machine. Lie supine on horizontal padded platform with shoulders against pad. Place feet equally spaced and slightly high on platform. Grip handles above shoulder pads. Execution: Push lever platform away by extending hips and knees until knees are straight. Return lever platform by flexing hips and knees until knees are just short of complete flexion or until hips are completely flexed. Repeat. Comments: Adjust shoulder pads to allow full range of motion without forcing hips to rise at waist. Keep knees pointed same directions as feet. Push with both heel and forefoot and do not allow heels to raise off of platform. Placing feet slightly high on platform emphasize Gluteus Maximus. Placing feet slightly lower on platform emphasize Quadriceps.
Alternative Exercises
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