Vertical Leg Press, Single Leg

Leg Presses Vertical Leg Press, Single Leg Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus

Vertical Leg Press, Single Leg Instructions

Vertical Leg Press, Single Leg Technique

Vertical Leg Press, Single Leg Form

Lower sled by flexing leg until knees are just short of complete flexion or just before hips raise up from pad. Push weight up by extending knee and hip. Repeat and continue with opposite leg.

Flexible hip flexion is required for fuller range of motion through knee. Lower weight just short of hips leaving back support. Keep knee pointed same directions as foot. Do not allow heel to raise off of platform, pushing with both heel and forefoot, or center of foot if platform is shorter than length of feet.

Related Leg Presses Exercises
1. 45� Leg Press
2. Seated Leg Press
3. Seated Leg Press, Alternating
4. Seated Leg Press, Single Leg
5. 45� Leg Press, Single Leg
6. Lying Leg Press
7. Vertical Leg Press