Leg Press Alternatives: How to Build Strong Legs Without the Machine

Leg Press Alternatives: How to Build Strong Legs Without the Machine

Some lifters “boo!” the leg press machine because “it’s a cop-out and they’re avoiding the barbell”. But the simple fact is the leg press is a great exercise to build the legs (particularly the quads) without putting stress on your spine. It’s essentially (but not technically) a big, heavy isolation exercise for the legs. What…