Selectorised machine

Seated Leg Press

A supported lower-body press that moves a platform away from the seat. It combines hip and knee extension while the back remains against a pad.
All equipment guides
01
Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The knee opens as the platform or pad moves away.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Quadriceps
Supporting
Glutes · Hamstrings
PRIMARY
Quadriceps
SUPPORTING
Glutes · Hamstrings

How to set it up

1
Adjust the seat so the starting knee bend is comfortable and the lower back stays supported.
2
Place the feet about hip-width apart on the platform.
3
Release the safety only after the feet and torso are stable.

How the movement works

1
Press the platform away by extending the hips and knees together.
2
Bend the knees to return until the hips remain comfortably supported by the pad.
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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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