Strength

Smith Machine Leg Press

The smith machine leg press is an intermediate strength exercise for your quads, using machine.

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Machine
Level
Intermediate
Smith Machine Leg Press, starting position
Start
Smith Machine Leg Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
  3. At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.

Alternatives to the smith machine leg press

Bulgarian split squat Dumbbells, Flat bench Smith machine squat Smith machine Barbell back squat Barbell, Squat rack Barbell Lunge Barbell Barbell Step Ups Barbell Bodyweight squat Body weight