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Lever horizontal one leg press

Intermediate

Lever horizontal one leg press is a compound machine exercise for the quads, also working the glutes, hamstrings, and calves.

Trained one side at a time.

What it works

Primary muscle

Quads

Also works

GlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment
Machine
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Adjust the seat of the machine so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle when your feet are on the footplate.
  2. 2Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
  3. 3Place your hands on the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
  4. 4Push the footplate away from your body by extending your leg, keeping your back against the backrest.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the fully extended position, then slowly bend your leg to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

What to do instead

  • Sled 45 degrees one leg pressSled
  • Smith leg pressSmith machine
  • Sled 45° leg pressSled
  • Sled 45° leg wide pressSled
  • Walking lungeBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Sled 45° leg pressSled
  • Sled 45° leg wide pressSled
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