Chair Seated Side Leg Press
The Chair Seated Side Leg Press mainly works the quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and core. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Side Leg Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Obliques
How to do the Chair Seated Side Leg Press
Sit upright on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and hands resting by your sides for support.
Shift your weight to one side and extend the opposite leg out to the side, pressing through your heel with your toes pointed slightly upward.
Keep your core engaged and your torso stable as you push the leg outward.
Slowly bend your knee and bring the leg back to the starting position under control.
Complete your desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
Chair Seated Side Leg Press FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Side Leg Press work?
The Chair Seated Side Leg Press mainly works the quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Side Leg Press?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Side Leg Press go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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