How do you do the Single Leg Seated Leg Press?

Adjust the seat so your knees are at least at 90 degrees with your back flat against the support. Place both feet on the plate, then take one foot off and plant it flat on the floor. Grip the handles and engage your core. Press the plate until your leg is nearly straight, stopping just short of lockout. Lower slowly until your knee passes 90 degrees, finish your reps, then switch legs.

What muscles does the Single Leg Seated Leg Press work?

Mainly the quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves.

What are common Single Leg Seated Leg Press mistakes?

Torso twisting during the press. Knee caving in. Lifting part of the foot off the plate. Locking the knee out at the top.

Single Leg Seated Leg Press: how to do it, form cues and muscles worked

How to do it

Adjust the seat so your knees are at least at 90 degrees with your back flat against the support.
Place both feet on the plate, then take one foot off and plant it flat on the floor.
Grip the handles and engage your core.
Press the plate until your leg is nearly straight, stopping just short of lockout.
Lower slowly until your knee passes 90 degrees, finish your reps, then switch legs.

Key cues

Back flat on the support
Hips square
Whole foot planted
Knee stays out, not caving in
Lower slowly

Common mistakes

Torso twisting during the press
Knee caving in
Lifting part of the foot off the plate
Locking the knee out at the top

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves

Equipment

Seated leg press machine.

References

PureGym: How To Do A Single Leg Press
Muscle & Fitness: One-Leg Leg Press