leg press

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Definition of leg press in English English dictionary

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.

Hyphenation

leg Press

Turkish pronunciation

leg pres

Pronunciation

/ˈleg ˈpres/ /ˈlɛɡ ˈprɛs/

Etymology

() From leg + press.