Exercise library
Quads
Horizontal Leg Press
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Sit upright with your back against the pad and feet centered on the plate. Bend the knees to bring the seat toward the platform, then press out through the mid-foot to extend the legs.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Belt SquatMachineSquat
- Leg ExtensionMachineSquat
- Leg PressMachineSquat
- Machine Hack SquatMachineSquat
- Machine Hip AdductionMachineSquat
- Machine V-SquatMachineSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: