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Quads

Leg Press

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Lower until knees reach ~90°, then press through the whole foot.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Adductors, Hamstrings

Steps to perform

  1. 1Sit with your back flat and feet shoulder-width on the platform.
  2. 2Release the safeties and lower until knees reach ~90°.
  3. 3Press back up without locking your knees.

Don't let your hips curl off the seat at the bottom.

Loads the knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Leg press

Alternatives

Barbell Back Squat

Quads · Glutes

Smith Machine Squat

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Goblet Squat

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Bodyweight Squat

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Hack Squat

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