Library / Quadriceps
Lever Seated Leg Press
Machine · Squat · Compound
Quadriceps GlutesAdductorsCalves Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Adductors, Calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 5-8 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 150 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Sit on the leg press machine with your back and hips supported by the backrest.
- Position your feet on the platform shoulder-width apart, with your knees aligned with your feet.
- Hold the handles and activate the core.
- Push the platform forward by extending the knees and hips.
- PT Cue: Avoid locking the knees in full extension.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Lever Seated Leg Press. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Squat | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Box Squat | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Full Squat | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Single Leg Split Squat | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Split Squat | Barbell swap | Barbell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.