#0760 · Upper Legs · Glutes
Smith Leg Press
- Target
- Glutes
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Smith Machine
- MET
- 4.5
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves
Instructions
- Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
- Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
- Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.
- Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
- Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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