smith leg press
smith leg press — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

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smith leg press

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
smith machine
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.

  2. 2

    Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

  3. 3

    Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.

  4. 4

    Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.

  6. 6

    Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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