When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is an excellent choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits multiple lower-body muscle groups, it's also a great way to work ...

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2. Reduced Injury Risk Compared to free-weight exercises like squats, the leg press machine offers greater stability, reducing the risk of injury by minimizing the chance of improper form.

Most leg press machines are constructed as either a sled angled at 45 degrees or a lever. (There are some that use cables, too.) In all cases, some of the weight gets borne by the machine.

Drawbacks to leg press machine With any movement or exercise, there are risks and drawbacks. “The leg press machine has limited functional carryover,” Cardiello says.