There are a few variations of the leg press machine, including the vertical, horizontal and iso-lateral ... for a deep dive on the muscles involved in the leg press (including your glutes ...

The horizontal is the standard version ... you’re using only your larger leg muscles. The leg press is also a suitable ...

Learn how to set up a lying leg press with this video tutorial from Strong Guides. Research shows that using a leg press can reduce stress on the lower back that you might get with free weights.