Smith leg press

Smith leg press

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Upper legs

The smith leg press is a lower body exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the glutes with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves pressing a footplate away from the body while seated, using the legs to extend and flex at the knees and hips.

The smith leg press is a lower body exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the glutes with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves pressing a footplate away from the body while seated, using the legs to extend and flex at the knees and hips.

The smith leg press is a lower body exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the glutes with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves pressing a footplate away from the body while seated, using the legs to extend and flex at the knees and hips.

How to Do the Smith leg press

How to Do the Smith leg press

How to Do the Smith leg press

Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate. Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability. Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position. Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Smith deadlift

Smith squat

Smith sumo squat

Sled lying squat

Band lying hip external rotation

Smith full squat

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