How to perform Leverage Machine Leg Press with proper form
Setup
- Adjust the Seat: Sit on the machine and adjust the seat so that your back is comfortably against the pad.
- Position Your Feet: Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, ensuring your heels are flat and toes slightly pointed out.
Execution
- Starting Position: Begin with your knees at a 90-degree angle, maintaining a neutral back position against the pad.
- Press Movement: Engage your core and push the platform away by extending your legs. Focus on using your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.
- Range of Motion: Extend until your legs are nearly straight but do not lock your knees.
- Return Movement: Slowly lower the platform back towards your body, keeping your control and maintaining the 90-degree angle at the bottom position.
Tips
- Breathing: Inhale as you lower the platform and exhale as you press it away.
- Avoid Excess Weight: Focus on form over weight; do not compromise your technique.
- Knee Alignment: Ensure your knees stay aligned with your toes throughout the movement.
Safety
- Start Light: Begin with a lighter load to master the form before adding more weight.
- Watch Your Back: Keep your back pressed against the pad to prevent strain.
By following these steps, you can effectively and safely perform the leverage machine leg press.
Exercises

Calf Press on Leg Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Calf Press on Seated Leg Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves, Quadriceps
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings

Seated Calf Raise, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Seated Calf Raise, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Seated Calf Raise, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Standing Calf Raise, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Standing Calf Raise, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Standing Calf Raise, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Standing Calf Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Standing Calf Raise, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves

Box Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves

Box Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves

Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves

Clean, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms

Clean and Jerk, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms

Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms

Deadlift, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms

Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms

Deadlift, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms

Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms