Leg Press primarily works the quadriceps and glutes. It is categorized as a squat movement and uses Machine.
- Primary muscles
- quadriceps and glutes
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- squat
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Leg Press
- Feet mid-platform, hip width
- Lower with control, don't lock out hard
Common mistakes
- Range too short — own the full comfortable range
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is quadriceps, with glutes also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Harder option: Goblet Squat
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Goblet Squat · Goblet Squat · Box Squat (Bodyweight) · Heel-Elevated Squat · Barbell Front Squat · Split Squat
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