Legs·Machine·Compound
Smith Machine Leg Press
Quads · Machine
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Machine
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Smith Machine Leg Press is an intermediate machine exercise that primarily targets the Quads.
Muscles Worked
Quads primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondary
How to Do the Smith Machine Leg Press
- 1Position 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.
- 2Begin the movement by driving through your feet to move the bar upward, extending the hips and knees. Do not lock out your knees.
- 3At the top of the motion, pause briefly before returning to the starting position.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.