Lever Seated Leg Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Leg Press Machine
How to: Lever Seated Leg Press
- Sit down on the lever seated leg press with your back against the pad.
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- Push through your heels to extend your legs while keeping your back against the pad.
- Slowly lower the platform back by bending your knees, keeping them aligned with your toes.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to cave inward during the press.
- Lifting the feet too high on the platform.
- Not going low enough to fully engage the glutes and quads.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain proper form.
- Perform the exercise with one leg at a time for more control.
Tips
- Keep your back pressed against the seat.
- Do not lock your knees at the top of the movement.
- Ensure your feet are shoulder-width apart on the platform.
Lever Seated Leg Press Alternatives
Tags
legs
strength
glutes
thighs
squat
machine