Quads · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Alternate Leg Press

The lever alternate leg press is a machine-based exercise targeting the quadriceps, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. It involves pressing one leg at a time against a foot platform, providing a controlled environment for building lower body strength.

Primary muscle: Quads
Also works: Hamstrings and Glutes
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Legs

How to do Lever Alternate Leg Press, step by step

Adjust the seat and foot platform of the leverage machine to your desired position.
Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the foot platform.
Place your hands on the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
Push one foot against the foot platform, extending your leg until it is almost fully straight.
Pause for a moment, then slowly bend your leg and return to the starting position.
Repeat with the other leg.
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Alternate Leg Press works your quads as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.

Track Lever Alternate Leg Press in SPLYT

Lever Alternate Leg Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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