The leg press is a powerful and effective machine when used correctly. Don't be afraid of it, get familiar with it, start with a light weight to perfect your technique, and gradually increase.

How to Do a Seated Leg Press The starting position is sitting at the machine with your tailbone and back against the backrest of the machine. You then put your feet on the resistance plate.

The leg press machine builds strength in the lower body, especially the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Research on one occasion showed that exercising with this machine allowed participants to ...

When you use a leg press machine, you’re essentially in a controlled environment. Your back is supported, your movement path is fixed and you can focus purely on pushing weight with your legs.