Exercise Guide

Smith Leg Press

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Exercise Visual

Smith Leg Press

Glutes Smith Machine

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

smith machine

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.

  2. 2

    Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

  3. 3

    Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.

  4. 4

    Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.

  6. 6

    Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

Leg Press

Pattern

squat

Priority

8/10

Variation Rank

1

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Compound

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