The single leg press is a unilateral lower body exercise performed on a leg press machine, focusing on one leg at a time to target the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. This variation helps identify and correct strength imbalances between legs while improving stability.
Also Works
QuadricepsHamstringsCalves
How to Perform
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Sit in the leg press machine and place one foot in the center of the footplate.
2
Keep your other foot resting to the side or hovering near the platform.
3
Release the safety handles and lower the weight by bending your knee toward your chest.
4
Push through your heel to extend your leg back to the starting position without locking your knee.
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Complete all reps on one leg before switching to the other.
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When finished, carefully re-engage the safety handles.