Exercise library
Quads
Leg Press
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Sit with your back flat and feet shoulder-width on the platform. Lower the sled until your knees reach about ninety degrees, then press through the whole foot without locking the knees hard.
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
- Horizontal Leg PressMachineSquat
- Leg ExtensionMachineSquat
- Machine Hack SquatMachineSquat
- Machine Hip AdductionMachineSquat
- Machine V-SquatMachineSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: