Quadriceps
Smith Machine Leg Press
A leg press performed lying under the Smith machine bar, pushing it up with your feet to train the quads and glutes.
Energy burned
≈ 37 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 6.4 kcal/min
Estimate range 27–46 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked29 %
Effort during a set11.1 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Lie on your back under the bar and place your feet flat on it, hip- to shoulder-width apart.
- 2Brace your core and press your lower back into the floor or pad.
- 3Unlock the bar.
How to perform
- 1Lower the bar by bending your knees until they reach about 90 degrees.
- 2Keep your lower back and hips down.
- 3Press through your whole foot until your legs are nearly straight.
- 4Re-rack the bar when finished.
