Leg Press

The leg press works the following muscle groups:

• Quadriceps
  
• Hamstrings (partially)
  
• Gluteus maximus
  
• Calfs (Partially)
  

Varying the angle between the sled and the backrest and/or the position of the feet on the plate puts more emphasis on one or the other muscle group. 

The leg press is a compound exercise, meaning that it involves movement around more than one joint.