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Machine leg exercises

Machine leg exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. Machines guide the path of the weight, so you can focus on effort rather than balance.

29 moves22 with 3D demosBeginner 17Intermediate 12

Beginner machine leg exercises 17

Hip abduction machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHip abduction machineBeginner · Strength machineHip adduction machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHip adduction machineBeginner · Strength machineLeg extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeg extensionBeginner · Strength machineLeg press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeg pressBeginner · Strength machineMachine leg curl demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMachine leg curlBeginner · Strength machineNarrow-stance leg press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoNarrow-stance leg pressBeginner · Strength machineSeated calf raise (machine) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSeated calf raise (machine)Beginner · Strength machineCalf Press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCalf PressBeginner · Strength machineLeverage Deadlift demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeverage DeadliftBeginner · Strength machineSeated Leg Curl demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSeated Leg CurlBeginner · Strength machineSingle-Leg Leg Extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSingle-Leg Leg ExtensionBeginner · Strength machineSmith Machine Reverse Calf Raises demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith Machine Reverse Calf RaisesBeginner · Strength machine

Intermediate machine leg exercises 12

Calf press on the leg press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCalf press on the leg pressIntermediate · Strength machineSmith machine calf raise demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine calf raiseIntermediate · Strength machine + Weight platesSmith machine split squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine split squatIntermediate · Strength machineSmith machine squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine squatIntermediate · Strength machineStanding calf raise (machine) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding calf raise (machine)Intermediate · Strength machineSmith Machine Pistol Squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith Machine Pistol SquatIntermediate · Strength machineStairmaster demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStairmasterIntermediate · Strength machineLunge SprintIntermediate · Strength machineLying Machine SquatIntermediate · Strength machineNarrow Stance Hack SquatsIntermediate · Strength machineSmith Machine Hang Power CleanIntermediate · Strength machine + Pull-up barSmith Machine Leg PressIntermediate · Strength machine

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Questions people ask

What are good machine leg exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Hip abduction machine, Hip adduction machine, Leg extension. There are 17 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.