Exercises (Seated Leg Press)
Active Lifestyle
Muscles Worked
Thighs (front) or Quadriceps
Thighs (back) or Hamstrings,
Calves or Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Position and Movement
Sit in the seat and place your feet on the footpad. Extend your legs and unhook the weight-sled clasps. Slowly bring the weight down towards you, then straighten your legs again. When you are done, bring the hooks back in to secure the weight-sled.
Tip
Remember to breathe while performing this exercise. Positioning your feet outwards will work the inner thigh more, while pointing your feet inwards will work the outer thigh more.
Thighs (front) or Quadriceps
Thighs (back) or Hamstrings,
Calves or Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Position and Movement
Sit in the seat and place your feet on the footpad. Extend your legs and unhook the weight-sled clasps. Slowly bring the weight down towards you, then straighten your legs again. When you are done, bring the hooks back in to secure the weight-sled.
Tip
Remember to breathe while performing this exercise. Positioning your feet outwards will work the inner thigh more, while pointing your feet inwards will work the outer thigh more.
