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Quadriceps · Smith Machine

Smith Machine Leg Press

A compound movement that trains your quadriceps, done with a smith machine. Your calves, glutes and hamstrings help out.

Smith Machine Leg Press, starting positionSmith Machine Leg Press, end position
EquipmentSmith Machine
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelIntermediate

Muscles you'll work

Smith Machine Leg Press muscles worked, front viewSmith Machine Leg Press muscles worked, back view
QuadricepsPrimaryCalves · Glutes · HamstringsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
  3. At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.

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