Leg Press Exercise

Leg Press Exercise: An Excellent Muscle Builder

The lying leg press, or vertical leg press, targets your quads, hamstrings, and glutes and is an excellent lower body muscle builder. See videos below.

How to perform the leg press correctly:

• While seated on a leg press machine, place your feet about shoulder width apart on the leg press plate.
• Your buttocks should be supported on the seat and your back pressed firmly against the back rest.
• Whether you are on a lying leg press or vertical leg press, your head should be straight and toes angled slightly outward.
• Grasp the handles and unhook the weight, making sure your legs are ready to perform the lift.
• Slowly bend your legs, allowing your knees to travel towards your chest.
• Once your knees are at roughly 90 degrees, press your legs upwards until they are nearly straight but not locked out.

Leg Press Variations