Single-Leg Leg Press
| Exercise Summary | |
|---|---|
| Primary Muscle(s) | Glutes |
| Secondary Muscle(s) | Hamstrings, Quads |
| Equipment | Machine |
| Emphasis | Compound |
| Type | Push |
Single-Leg Leg Press Instruction
- Sit inside a leg press machine.
- Put one foot in the middle of the platform with the vacant leg placed on the floor in a secure position.
- Extend your leg to push the weight up and release the safety.
- With a slight bend in the knee, lower the weight slowly until your knee reaches just a little more than 45-degrees.
- Feel your glute, hamstring, and quad musculature loading for the press.
- Your low back should not "curl under". This means you have lowered the weight too low.
- Drive through your heel and extend your leg back to the starting position again.
*Tips*
- Do not lock your knees at any point.
- Focus on the range of motion and the quality of the movement. Don't use excessive momentum.
- Don't let your knee track internally or externally severely.