Leg Press
beginner Accessory
Primary Quads
Secondary
Glutes Hamstrings
Equipment
leg press machine
Table of Contents
Sit in the leg press machine with your back flat against the pad. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Release the safety catches and lower the platform by bending your knees until they approach 90 degrees. Press back to the starting position without locking your knees.
Pro Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the pad throughout
- Do not lock out your knees at the top
- A joint-friendly alternative to barbell squats for older lifters
Variations & alternatives
Programs that use this exercise
Track Leg Press in SteelRep
Log every set, track progressive overload, and get automatic rest timers — all built around the exercises you actually do.
