Description

🏋️ Machine Description: Leg Press ​This is a piece of strength training equipment, specifically a 45-Degree Leg Press, designed to target the muscles of the lower body. ​Primary Function: To allow users to push a weighted sled away from their body while seated at a fixed angle (typically 45 degrees), effectively working the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. ​Key Components: ​Foot Plate/Sled: The large, angled platform where the user places their feet and pushes the weight. This part moves. ​Seat and Backrest: The padded area where the user sits, providing stability and support for the back and hips during the exercise. ​Weight Horns: Located on either side of the sled (though not clearly visible, they are standard), these are where Olympic-style weight plates are loaded to provide resistance. ​Safety Handles/Stops: Handles near the seat that engage a mechanical stop/release mechanism to secure the sled in the racked position and allow the user to control the starting and ending points of the lift safely. ​Features: The design of this machine emphasizes compound movement with a fixed, predictable path of motion, making it effective for building significant lower body strength and mass while minimizing direct stress on the lower back compared to free-weight squats.