Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their money (in a good way). While the squat is often ...

the leg press is a machine-based exercise, while the squat is a free-weight movement which you can use various pieces of equipment for, such as a barbell, dumbbell, kettlebells (and even your body ...

That’s why we’ve created Strong Guides, our step-by-step tutorials on how to use common fitness equipment. Today, we’re looking at how to set up a lying leg press so you work your lower body ...

1. Cannot be performed without equipment: Unlike squats, which require no equipment, leg press requires access to a specific machine, which may not always be available. 2. Strain one leg ...

Gym Smarts: Lower Body Leg Press Lying Down This is the leg press laying down on your back. What it works is your gluts, hamstrings, and your quads muscles. You need to check to see if it needs to ...