Smith Machine Leg Press

Strength · Intermediate · Quads

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Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Machine
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Intermediate

Muscles worked

Quads

Also works: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do itSmith Machine Leg Press

  1. 1Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
  3. 3At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.

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