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leg press benefits

Single Leg Press: Benefits, Muscles Worked, & Best Machines

April 2, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

The leg press doesn’t get as much love as a barbell squat in the world of bodybuilding, but when it comes to building mass and working all of the major muscles of the lower body, the leg press is one of the most beneficial compound leg exercises you can include in your exercise routine.

While most people use the leg press machine with two legs at the same time, performing a single leg press is an even harder variation that has some unique benefits.

Keep reading to discover these awesome single leg press benefits.

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Seated Leg Press: Benefits, Muscles Worked, & Best Machines

March 25, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

When you start your fitness journey, you usually set goals for yourself like build some biceps, blast your chest… but what about your legs?

Your legs are roughly 1/2 of your body and you can look freakish with wide shoulders if you’re walking around on a pair of twigs. That’s why if you want a simple way to build some powerful legs, you should consider the seated leg press.

In this blog post, I’m going to try to make you a believer in this common exercise. Make sure you read all the way to the end because you’re about to discover some killer benefits of this exercise, the primary and secondary muscles worked, recommended machines for your home gym, and a lot more.

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