Smith Machine Leg Press
- Main muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Machine
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.
- Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
- At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Smith Machine Leg Press work?
- Mainly the quads, with help from the calves, glutes, hamstrings.
- What equipment do I need?
- Machine.
- Is it good for beginners?
- It is rated intermediate level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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