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Lever Leg Press

Build powerful legs with the Lever Leg Press! A compound exercise targeting quads, glutes & hamstrings. Get stronger with every rep!

The Lever Leg Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and calves / shins. You'll need: leg press machine.

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Required Equipment

Leg Press Machine
Leg Press Machine

Lever Leg Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Lower Calf (soleus)

How to do the Lever Leg Press

Lever Leg Press Instructions

  • Weight plates (optional, adjust according to ability)

Positioning:

  1. Begin by adjusting the seat of the lever leg press machine to ensure your knees align with the pivot point of the machine when you're seated.

  2. Sit down on the machine and position your back against the padded support.

  3. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate, ensuring that your heels are flat against it.

Movement:

  1. Start with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and the weight released (if applicable).

  2. Push through your heels to extend your legs, straightening your knees without locking them at the top.

  3. Hold for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your quadriceps and glutes.

  4. Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position by bending your knees, keeping control of the movement.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Keep your back flat against the pad throughout the exercise to avoid strain.

  • Breathe out while pushing up and inhale as you lower back down.

  • Start with lighter weights if you're a beginner to master the form before increasing the load.

Lever Leg Press FAQs

What muscles does the Lever Leg Press work?

The Lever Leg Press mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Lever Leg Press?

Leg press machine.

Is the Lever Leg Press a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Lever Leg Press go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Lever Leg Press variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Assisted Single-Leg Press, Lever Abdominal Leg Raise, Lever Leg Raise Abduction and Lever Air Walk.

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