Vertical Leg Press

Video Guide

Watch how to set up and use this equipment.

Muscles Trained

Set Up

1. 1Load plates evenly onto the sled.
2. 2Set the safety stops at a depth that matches your comfortable range.
3. 3Lie back on the seat with your lower back supported by the pad.
4. 4Place your feet flat on the footplate at shoulder width.

How to Use It

1. 1Press the sled up and rotate the safety handles to unrack.
2. 2Lower the sled under control to your set depth.
3. 3Press the sled back up without locking your knees.
4. 4Re-engage the safety handles before stepping out.

Helpful Tips

• Keep your lower back on the pad — do not let your hips lift.
• Foot position higher on the plate emphasizes glutes and hamstrings; lower emphasizes quads.
• Always set the safety stops before your first rep.
• Start light while you learn the unrack.