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Leg Press

High-load quad builder without spinal loading.

BeginnerLeg press machine3 × 10–12
Leg Press demonstration thumbnail — How to Do the Leg Press Properly
QuadsLeg press machine

Leg Press

Demo · Iron Paradise

Verified Leg Press demonstration by Iron Paradise. Click to play.

How to do the Leg Press

  1. 1Full ROM
  2. 2Don't lock knees hard
  3. 3Feet mid-platform

Benefits of the Leg Press

  • Builds strength and size in the quads through a full, controlled range of motion
  • A fixed, stable path so you can safely push close to technical failure
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

  1. 1Behm et al. (2016) — Acute effects of stretching on range of motion and performanceApplied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services