Leg Press

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Sets

Reps

Machine

Equipment

8.00

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

quads,glutes

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Secondary

hamstrings

Sit in the machine, feet shoulder-width on the platform, flat.

Release the safety and lower the platform by bending your knees toward your chest.

Go down until your knees reach about 90° (don't let your lower back round off the pad).

Press through your heels to extend your legs, without locking your knees out hard.

Keep your lower back pressed against the pad throughout.

What muscles does Leg Press work?

Leg Press primarily targets the quads,glutes, with the hamstrings working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Leg Press should I do?

A typical starting point is 4 sets of 12 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Leg Press?

Leg Press requires a machine.

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