Leg Press Horizontal (Machine) demonstration

Leg Press Horizontal (Machine)

Learn how to do the Leg Press Horizontal (Machine) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets quadriceps, including outer quad, inner quad, middle quad.

How to Perform Leg Press Horizontal (Machine)

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and sit on the horizontal leg press machine with your back flat against the pad.

  2. 2

    Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.

  3. 3

    Disengage the safety handles and hold them at your sides.

  4. 4

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  5. 5

    Bend your knees to bring the platform toward you until your thighs are at least parallel with the floor.

  6. 6

    Drive through your heels to press the platform back to the starting position, squeezing your quads at the top and exhale.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then engage the safety handles.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions