Leg presses are a type of exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. They involve pushing a platform or sled away from you with your feet, using weights as resistance to build strength. This exercise improves overall lower body strength, increases muscle mass in the quadriceps and hamstrings, enhances athletic performance and power, and reduces risk of injury by strengthening muscles around joints. Leg presses primarily target the quadriceps but also engage the hamstrings to help stabilize and extend the knee joint during movement.