Quads · Smith machine · Beginner
How to do Smith Leg Press
The smith leg press is a lower body exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the glutes with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves pressing a footplate away from the body while seated, using the legs to extend and flex at the knees and hips.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Smith Leg Press, step by step
- Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
- Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
- Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.
- Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
- Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Smith Leg Press works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Smith Leg Press in SPLYT
Smith 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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