About this exercise
The single-leg leg press targets the quadriceps one leg at a time, building lower-body strength while correcting strength imbalances between legs.
Single leg legpress
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Single leg legpress.
MediumQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Sit in the leg press machine and place one foot in the center of the platform, the other foot resting aside
- Release the safety catches and lower the platform by bending your knee toward your chest
- Lower until your knee reaches roughly a right angle, keeping your back against the pad
- Press the platform back up by extending your leg without locking the knee
- Slowly return to the bottom position under control
- Complete all repetitions, then switch to the other leg
Muscle Activation
Primary
Quadriceps
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Single leg legpress
The Single leg legpress is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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