Single Leg Press (Machine)
Trains the quadriceps. You need a machine. One of our free programs uses it, across 4 sessions.
Free to use. The app works out every weight and times your rest.
In the programs
How our programs run the Single Leg Press (Machine)
These numbers are counted from the programs themselves, not averaged off the internet.
1of our 50 programs use it
4×10–12the shape they run most (4 sessions)
| Program | Session | Sets × Reps | Progression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine | Day 2 — Legs (Volume), Day 2 — Legs (Build) +2 | 4×10–12 | Double: reach rep ceiling on all sets → +2.5 kg, deload 10% after 2 misses |
Where a program carries a progression rule, Durata moves the weight for you.
See it in action
Watch the Single Leg Press (Machine) progress week by week
A full run of a program built around it, session by session, in the real app.
Muscles worked
What Single Leg Press (Machine) trains
Technique
How to do the Single Leg Press (Machine)
- Lie on the leg press machine and place your left foot flat on the platform while your right foot rests on the floor.
- Engage your core and keep your back pressed against the seat. Release the safety handles of the leg press machine.
- Press through your left foot to extend your leg fully, pushing the platform upward.
- Slowly lower the platform back down to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the right leg.
Form cues
Getting it right
- Exhale as you press the platform upward and inhale as you lower it back down.
- Ensure your knee stays aligned with your toes to avoid unnecessary strain.
- Keep your knee slightly bent at the top of the movement to reduce strain on your joints.
Substitutes
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Let the app run the Single Leg Press (Machine) for you
Durata picks the weight, times your rest and adds load when you earn it. That works on any of our 50 free programs, or on a session you put together yourself.