This type of resistance training equipment facilitates lower body exercises by pushing a weighted platform away from the body while lying supine. The design emphasizes a horizontal trajectory for the platform, distinguishing it from other leg press variations. One common example features a sled sliding along a fixed track.
The reclined position offers potential back support, often making this equipment suitable for individuals with certain lower back sensitivities. By isolating leg muscles, users can focus on developing strength and hypertrophy in quads, hamstrings, and glutes. The equipment’s evolution traces back to earlier forms of resistance training, eventually leading to the modern, biomechanically optimized designs seen in gyms today.