Orientation: Platform is set at a 45-degree angle. Benefits: Mimics the natural movement of squats more closely, allowing for heavier weights. The leg press machine is a versatile and effective ...

The leg press machine builds strength in the lower body ... you are comfortable and your knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.

The horizontal is the standard version, whereas the inclined leg press machine has a seat that’s typically tilted at a reclining 45-degree angle, so you press your legs diagonally upward.