lever alternate leg press

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with leverage machine.

lever alternate leg press demonstration
lever alternate leg press β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Glutes

How to do lever alternate leg press

  1. Adjust the seat and foot platform of the leverage machine to your desired position.

  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the foot platform.

  3. Place your hands on the handles or sides of the machine for stability.

  4. Push one foot against the foot platform, extending your leg until it is almost fully straight.

  5. Pause for a moment, then slowly bend your leg and return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat with the other leg.

  7. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

HamstringsGlutes

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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