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Angled Leg Press

A compound lower body exercise performed on a machine that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes through a controlled pushing motion against resistance.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise Type

Strength

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Technique

Sit in the leg press machine with your back firmly against the seat and feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Push the platform away by extending your knees and hips, then slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees.

Starting Position

Sit in the leg press machine with back pressed against the seat, feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, and knees bent at approximately 90 degrees.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with knees bent and feet remaining in contact with the platform throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your back pressed against the seat, push through your heels, control the descent, maintain proper foot position, breathe rhythmically

Common Mistakes

Lifting hips off seat, locking out knees, poor foot placement, incomplete range of motion, using momentum

Progression Tips

Increase weight, perform single-leg variations, add tempo changes, try different foot positions, incorporate pause reps.

Regression Tips

Reduce weight, perform partial range of motion, use assistance, focus on form over weight, perform bodyweight squats first.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid knee and back strain. Do not lock out your knees at the top of the movement. Keep your back pressed firmly against the seat throughout the exercise.