smith leg press

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with smith machine.

smith leg press demonstration
smith leg press — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Smith Machine

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

How to do smith leg press

  1. Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.

  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

  3. Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.

  4. Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.

  5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.

  6. Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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