Watch our video to learn the correct form, common mistakes, and muscle activation tips for the leg press exercise.

How to Do a Leg Press?

Sit on the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and positioned straight ahead on the platform. Engage your core muscles and hold the side handles for stability.

Slowly lower the platform towards your chest while keeping your hips and torso stable. Once your knees approach your chest, push the platform back up with control, returning to the starting position.

Maintain good posture during the entire movement. Do not lock your knees, lift your hips, round your back, or let your knees cave inward.

What Muscles Does the Leg Press Work?

• ✅ Quadriceps (front of the thighs)
• ✅ Glutes (gluteus maximus)
• ✅ Hamstrings (back of the thighs)

The leg press also engages stabilizer muscles in the hips and lower back.

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