Leg press
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Quads
- Medium load
- Glutes · Maximus
- Low load
- Hamstrings · Hip extension
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Sit with the whole back and hips supported, feet about shoulder width on the platform, and unlock the sled. Lower until the pelvis just begins to tuck and no further, then press back through the mid-foot. Never lock the knees out hard at the top, and never let the hips roll off the seat at the bottom.
Form cues
- Lower until the pelvis starts to tuck, no further
- Never lock the knees out
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
KneeLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.