Machine Leg Press

A seated leg press that loads the quads and glutes through a guided press — the heavy-load alternative to the back squat.

Legs Machine Strength

Video

Silent, looping, the whole movement.

Body map

FRONT

BACK

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

none

Step by step

Sit in the machine with your back fully against the pad and feet shoulder-width on the platform.
Release the safety handles and grip the side bars to keep your torso and hips locked in place.
Lower the platform slowly toward your chest over 2 to 3 seconds until your knees reach about 90 degrees.
Keep your lower back flat against the pad and your knees tracking in line with your toes.
Drive the platform back up by pressing through the heels and the middle of the foot.
Stop just short of locking the knees at the top, then control the next rep down without resting the stack.

Log your sets. After a few weeks you will see whether it is moving. Free.