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Leg Press Low-Foot

Place the feet low on the platform and press with a full range to bias the quads.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Quads
Equipment
Machine
Movement
Legs

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the quads, for when the machine is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Leg Press Low-Foot work?
The Leg Press Low-Foot mainly works the quads.
What equipment do you need for the Leg Press Low-Foot?
A machine.
How many sets and reps of the Leg Press Low-Foot?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Leg Press Low-Foot?
ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Barbell Anderson Squat work the same main muscle.

Program it for your clients

Coaches add the Leg Press Low-Foot to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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