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Leg Press

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Legs

Also known as: leg press machine, leg presses

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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log leg_presses 3x10@45
also valid: /log leg-presses 3x10@45 · /log leg presses 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log leg_presses 3x10
also valid: /log leg-presses 3x10 · /log leg presses 3x10
Reps
/log leg_presses 20
also valid: /log leg-presses 20 · /log leg presses 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Leg Press demonstration animation
Demo: Smith Leg Press — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves🛠 Smith Machine
  1. Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
  3. Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
  4. Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.
  5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
  6. Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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