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StrengthIntermediate

Leg Press - Smith Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Glutes

Secondary

Calves, Hamstrings

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set Smith bar low on safeties.

  2. 2

    Lie on back under bar.

  3. 3

    Place mid-feet on bar, knees tucked.

  4. 4

    Press bar up extending legs (don't lock).

  5. 5

    Unrack bar (rotate wrists).

  6. 6

    Lower bar by bending knees/hips.

  7. 7

    Stop when knees near chest or thighs parallel.

  8. 8

    Press bar back up.

  9. 9

    Repeat. Rack bar safely.