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Smith leg press

Beginner

Smith leg press is a compound smith machine exercise for the quads, also working the glutes, hamstrings, and calves.

What it works

Primary muscle

Quads

Also works

GlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment
Smith machine
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Sled 45° leg pressSled
  • Sled 45° leg wide pressSled
  • Curtsey squatBodyweight
  • Smith squatSmith machine

Harder variations

  • Lever horizontal one leg pressMachine
  • Sled 45 degrees one leg pressSled
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