Lever Seated Leg Press (plate loaded)
The Lever Seated Leg Press (plate loaded) primarily works the Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Soleus. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Rectus Femoris.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Rectus Femoris |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on machine with back on padded support. Place feet 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 emphasizes Gluteus Maximus. Placing feet slightly lower on platform emphasizes Quadriceps.
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