# Smith Leg Press - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

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.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Legs
- **Equipment:** Smith Machine
- **Target Muscle:** Glutes
- **Secondary Muscles:** Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves
- **Difficulty:** Beginner
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform 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.

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