leg press
nounEtymology From leg + press.
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Weightlifting An exercise performed by using the legs to press weight away from one's body, while the body remains stationary.
- The same logic applies to leg presses; the more you lower the sled, the harder your hams have to work, as long as you're controlling the weight.2010, Adam Garett, “Fried Hams”, in Reps!, 17:23:
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A leg press machine, a piece of exercise equipment designed for performing these exercises.
- Related terms
- hack squat, leg extension