The vertical leg press is a highly effective machine in training the quads, hamstrings and glutes! “the vertical leg press allows for stance variations to target specific muscle groups more intensely. A narrow stance requires strong use of the quadriceps while a wider stance will put more emphasis on the inner thigh muscles. Vertical leg presses have the potential to also strongly work the gluteal muscles. There is significantly more leg and hip flexion on the vertical leg press machine versus