The exercise leg press primarily works the muscles Quadriceps, Glutes and secondarily works the muscles Adductors, Hamstrings, Calves.

Proper position Sit on the machine with your gluteus maximus pressed against the seat. Move the seat forward as far as possible. Spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Stretch your arms alongside your body. Straighten your legs, knees unlocked. Movement Flex your thighs and legs until your knees form a right angle. Perform an extension of your thighs and legs. Breathing Inhale while bending. Expires during the expansion.

Proper position Sit on the machine with your gluteus maximus pressed against the seat. Move the seat forward as far as possible. Spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Stretch your arms alongside your body. Straighten your legs, knees unlocked. Movement Flex your thighs and legs until your knees form a right angle. Perform an extension of your thighs and legs. Breathing Inhale while bending. Expires during the expansion.

The equipment needed for the exercise leg press is: Guided machines.

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Instructions

Proper position

Sit on the machine with your gluteus maximus pressed against the seat.
Move the seat forward as far as possible. Spread your feet shoulder-width apart.
Stretch your arms alongside your body.
Straighten your legs, knees unlocked.

Movement

Flex your thighs and legs until your knees form a right angle.
Perform an extension of your thighs and legs.

Breathing

Inhale while bending.
Expires during the expansion.

Muscles

Men

Primary

Quadriceps Glutes

Secondary

Adductors Hamstrings Calves

Classifications

Difficulty	Intermediate
Focus	Compound
Equipments	Guided machines
Sports	Bodybuilding
Categories	At gym Lower body