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Exercise 2287 · REF V07qpXy

Lever Alternate Leg Press exercise animation

Lever Alternate Leg Press

Category
Upper Legs
Target
Quads

Alternating single-leg presses on a leverage machine forces each leg to handle the full load independently rather than letting the stronger leg quietly pick up slack the way a two-leg press allows. That makes it useful for catching side-to-side strength imbalances the standard leg press can hide. Keep the pace controlled — alternating quickly tends to turn it into momentum rather than strength work.

How to Do the Lever Alternate Leg Press

  1. Adjust the seat and foot platform of the leverage machine to your desired position.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the foot platform.
  3. Place your hands on the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
  4. Push one foot against the foot platform, extending your leg until it is almost fully straight.
  5. Pause for a moment, then slowly bend your leg and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat with the other leg.
  7. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Alternate Leg Press primarily targets the Quads, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Glutes.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same quads with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Alternate Leg Press work?
The Lever Alternate Leg Press primarily targets the quads, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Alternate Leg Press?
The Lever Alternate Leg Press is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Alternate Leg Press?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the All Fours Squad Stretch targets the same quads using body weight instead.