leg press

The 'leg press' is a popular lower-body exercise performed on specialized equipment, often found in gyms.

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Definition

B2Weightlifting

(technical)An exercise where you push a weighted platform away from your body using your legs.

Example

  • She added the leg press to her workout routine to strengthen her quadriceps and glutes.

B2Fitness Equipment

(technical)A machine designed to allow users to perform an exercise by pushing against resistance with their legs.

Example

  • The gym recently upgraded to a new leg press machine with adjustable settings.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "leg press":

bench pressmilitary press