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How to do the Leg Press - Learn Proper Leg Press Form
- Step 1: Sit down on a leg press machine and place your legs on the platform in front of you. Your feet should be positioned approximately a foot to one and half feet apart.
- Step 2: Lower the safety bars holding the platform in place. Press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended, without locking your knees. This is the starting position.
- Step 3: As you inhale, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs make a 90-degree angle.
- Step 4: Push with the heels of your feet and use your quadriceps to go back to the starting position. Exhale as you do so.
- Step 5: Repeat for the number of reps in your set. Make sure that the safety pins are locked properly once you have finished.
Leg Press Variations and Leg Press Alternatives
- Variation 1: Adjust the width of your feet on the platform.
Leg Press Tips
- Tip 1: Make sure your back is in contact with the pad on the machine at all times. Never lock your legs completely.
- Tip 2: Keep your head up and your eyes facing forward.
- Tip 3: Grasp the bars along the bench seat for support.
Leg Press Records and Leg Press Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 443 | 41 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 304 pounds | 138 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 172 | 172 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 30 | 30 |
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Leg Press Chart - Average Leg Press Weight Lifted
Leg Press - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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3 Way Lunge | Quads | Intermediate |
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Agility Ladder High Knee Crossover | Quads | Intermediate |
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Agility Ladder In-Out Drill | Quads | Beginner |
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Alternating Dumbbell Split Jump | Quads | Expert |
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Alternating Plyometric Lunge | Quads | Intermediate |
Leg Press Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Leg Press)
| Workout Plan | Difficulty | |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Plan | Expert |
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Adrian Peterson Workout Plan | Expert |
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Dwayne Johnson Workout Plan | Expert |
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Will Smith Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Chris Evans "Captain America" Workout Plan | Expert |
Leg Press Muscles Worked
Leg Press Equipment
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| Leg Press Machine |
Leg Press Training Details
The leg press is a exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes and hamstrings.
The only leg press equipment that you really need is the following: leg press machine. There are however many different leg press variations that you can try out that may require different types of leg press equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper leg press form is easy with the step by step leg press instructions, leg press tips, and the instructional leg press technique video on this page. The leg press is a push exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the leg press video, learn how to do the leg press, and then be sure and browse through the leg press workouts on our workout plans page!
Leg Press Sports
Leg Press Force Type: Push
Leg Press Mechanics Type: Compound
Leg Press Other Names: Hammer strength leg press
Squats are better
Good for isolating legs, but squats are better for legs with core involvement