How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the single leg press in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Single Leg Press: how to do it and muscles worked

The single leg press mainly works your quadriceps and glutes. You need a gym machine.

Muscles worked

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How to do the single leg press

1
Sit in the leg press machine with your back flat on the pad. Place one foot in the middle of the platform and let the other rest on the floor or the machine's side.
2
Lower the platform by bending your working knee toward your chest until it reaches about 90 degrees. Press through your whole foot to extend your leg.
3
Take 2 to 3 seconds to lower and breathe out as you press. Keep your hips level and your knee tracking over your toes.

Form tip: Use much less weight than a two-leg press; do not let your hips lift or twist, and finish all reps before switching legs.

Common questions

Which muscles does the single leg press work?: The single leg press mainly works your quadriceps and glutes.
What equipment do I need for the single leg press?: You need a gym machine.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the single leg press in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.