How to do the machine leg press

Step by step

1. Add the appropriate weight to the leg press machine and sit down.
2. Lift your legs and plant your feet flat on the platform. Have your feet in a comfortable position with your toes pointing slightly out.
3. Grab the handles to your sides, bring your shoulders back, and engage your abs.
4. Press the platform and straighten your legs while rotating the handles to remove the safety pins.
5. Take another breath and lower the platform by bending your knees.
6. Hold the bottom position for a moment and press the platform away as you exhale.
7. Once finished, straighten your legs, rotate the handles to put the safety pins on, and rest.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the machine leg press

• Push / Pull / Legs3 × 12
• Upper / Lower Strength3 × 10
• Bro Split3 × 12
• PPL Advanced3 × 10
• 6-Week Bigger Arms3 × 12
• 6-Week Mass Builder3 × 10
• 8-Week Upper Body Emphasis3 × 15
• 6-Week Chest Focus3 × 12

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.