Leg Press

Danish: Benpres

Movement pattern

Squat

Equipment

Selectorised / plate-loaded machine

Main muscles

Gluteus maximus, Rectus femoris, Vastus intermedius, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis

Also works

Adductor brevis, Adductor longus, Adductor magnus

Stabilisers

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Muscle groups

Glutes, Quadriceps

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, push

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Knee: moderate

Related exercises

Alternatives: Barbell Back Squat, Dumbbell Goblet Squat, Machine Hack Squat

Other names

German: Beinpresse · Spanish: Prensa de piernas · French: Presse à cuisses

Liftosaur: Leg Press, Leverage Machine · wger: Leg Press · free-exercise-db: Leg Press

Also called: 45 Degree Leg Press, 45 Degree Leg Press (Machine), 45-Degree Leg Press, 45° Leg Press, 45° Leg Press (Machine), Incline Leg Press, Incline Leg Press (Machine), Sled Leg Press, Sled Leg Press (Machine)

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