Lever Seated Horizontal Leg Press
Description
The lever seated horizontal leg press is performed on a horizontal leg press machine where you sit upright with the platform in front of you. The horizontal angle allows heavy loading and full range of motion. It is excellent for building quad and glute size with reduced lower back stress.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lever Seated Horizontal Leg Press Instructions
- Sit on a horizontal leg press machine with your back against the pad.
- Place both feet on the platform shoulder-width apart.
- Position your feet in the middle of the platform.
- Release the safety stops.
- Brace your core and grip the handles.
- Press the platform forward by extending both legs.
- Stop just short of locking out the knees.
- Slowly lower the platform back to the start.
Lever Seated Horizontal Leg Press Form & Visual
Lever Seated Horizontal Leg Press Benefits
- Allows heavy leg loading
- Reduces lower back stress
- Builds quad and glute size
- Safe and stable setup
- Strong leg hypertrophy move
- Easy to learn and load
Lever Seated Horizontal Leg Press Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
Lever Seated Horizontal Leg Press Variations & Alternatives
- Leg Press
- Hack Squat
- Squat
- Bulgarian Split Squat
