#3: Leg Press
Why: A compound movement designed to produce gargantuan legs, the Leg Press is one of my all time favorite exercises for lower body development. While some coaches hate on it because it’s not “functional,” I’d argue that when the goal is increasing leg size it’s possibly the single most functional exercise in existence.
Execution: Get in the Leg Press machine, position your feet a bit wider than shoulder width apart, and angle your toes slightly outward. Pressing through your heels – not your toes – drive your feet into the plate until your knees lock out. Pause, slowly lower the weight as far as possible, and then press the weight back to lockout. Repeat for the prescribed number of sets and repetitions.
Great article, Jordan! Right now, my absolute fave leg exercise is the rear-foot elevated split squat (Bulgarian split squat). Absolutely crushes my legs, but feels great on my low back.