Lever Seated Single-Leg Press
Build serious leg strength one leg at a time! Isolate your quads, glutes, and hamstrings with this powerful exercise.
The Lever Seated Single-Leg Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips, hamstrings and calves / shins. You'll need: leg press machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Seated Single-Leg Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings; Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Lever Seated Single-Leg Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Seated Single-Leg Press
Sit down on the leg press machine and position yourself with your back flat against the pad.
Place one foot on the platform in line with your hip. The other foot can remain on the ground or placed beside the platform.
Ensure your torso and the leg on the platform form an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees.
Extend the leg through the foot to push the platform away as you breathe out. Keep your head and back against the pad during the movement.
Lower the weight back to the starting position while inhaling, making sure to not let the weights stack touch down completely.
Perform all planned repetitions with one leg before switching to the other leg.
Use a controlled motion, not using momentum or locking out your knee.
Warm-up with light weight before performing the exercise with heavier weights.
Do not use excessive weight that can cause strain or injury to the knee or back.
Always keep the movements controlled to maintain muscle tension and prevent injury.
Adjust the seat and platform so your leg forms the correct angle at the start to avoid unnecessary strain on the knee joint.
If you feel any pain or discomfort during the exercise, stop immediately and consult a fitness professional.
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Lever Seated Single-Leg Press FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Seated Single-Leg Press work?
The Lever Seated Single-Leg Press mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips, hamstrings and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Seated Single-Leg Press?
Leg press machine.
Is the Lever Seated Single-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 Seated Single-Leg Press go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Seated Single-Leg Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assisted Single-Leg Press, Cable Seated Single Leg Extension, Cable Seated Leg Extension and Alternating Lever Leg Press.
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