Leg Press
Leg push on an incline press for quads and glutes, with your back supported.
- Primary muscleQuads
- Also worksGlutes
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeCompound
- MovementSquat
- LevelBeginner
- Quads
- Glutes
- Machine
How to do the Leg Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Sit in the leg press with your back and hips firmly supported and your feet shoulder-width apart in the center of the platform.
- Release the safety catches and lower the platform as far as you can while keeping your back and pelvis supported, with your knees aligned with your feet.
- Push through your whole foot until your legs are almost straight, without locking your knees.
- When you finish the set, lock the safety catches before taking your feet off.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Leg Press
They work the quads with other equipment, including options for training at home.
Sets and reps
This is how Mobbe routines program it. It appears in 27 of the 36 routines.
- Beginners3 × 10–12
- Experienced3 × 10–12
- Rest0:45 to 2:30
| Routine | Level | Sets × reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Full Body 2 Days | Beginner | 3 × 10–12 | 2:00 |
| Beginner Full Body 3 Days | Beginner | 3 × 10–12 | 2:00 |
| Beginner Upper-Legs 4 Days | Beginner | 3 × 10–12 | 2:00 |
| Back to the Gym 3 Days | Beginner | 2 × 10–15 | 1:30 |
| Express Full Body 3 Days | Beginner and intermediate | 3 × 10–12 | 1:30 |
| Calf specialization · Beginner | Beginner and intermediate | 3 × 10–12 | 2:00 |
| Core specialization · Beginner | Beginner and intermediate | 3 × 10–12 | 2:00 |
| Intermediate Upper-Legs 4 Days | Intermediate | 3 × 10–12 | 2:00 |
Rest between sets, in minutes. And 19 more routines in the app.
Guides to get more out of it
Log every set and watch your numbers climb.
Mobbe saves every set, shows you your record and builds your full routine.
Routines that include the Leg Press
- Beginner Full Body 2 Days2 days · 50 min · BeginnerSee routine →
- Beginner Full Body 3 Days3 days · 55 min · BeginnerSee routine →
- Beginner Upper-Legs 4 Days4 days · 60 min · BeginnerSee routine →
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Leg Press work?
The Leg Press works mainly the quads. It also works the glutes and the hamstrings.
How many sets and reps should I do?
In Mobbe routines, beginners do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps with 1 minute and 45 seconds of rest. With more experience, 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps with 2 minutes of rest.
Which routines include the Leg Press?
It appears in 27 of the 36 Mobbe routines, such as Beginner Full Body 2 Days, Beginner Full Body 3 Days, and Beginner Upper-Legs 4 Days.