Leg press

The term leg press machine refers to the apparatus used to perform this exercise.

[2] If performed correctly, the inclined leg press can help build knees that can handle heavier free weights,[3] on the other hand, it also carries a risk of serious damage since locked knees can bend the wrong direction throughout the exercise.

[2] There are two main types of leg press: The leg press works the following muscle groups:[5][1] Varying the angle between the sled and the backrest and/or the position of the feet on the plate puts more emphasis on one or the other muscle group.

[8] A standing leg press is a one-legged variation which is performed with one foot on the floor and the other positioned ahead of the person on a wall.

Alternatively an unfixed sled or cable pulley machine can be used to provide resistance against which the person pushes against.