If this isn’t the best leg press in the gym, it is easily the most used (and the most beautiful). The range of motion with this machine is second to none. Almost everyone can get their knees to their chest. At the chest, the leg positioning looks a lot like the leg at the bottom of a squat. Because of the depth that can be achieved, the glute-ham tie-in gets hit hard, along with the quads.

For the powerlifter, the quads and glutes are the muscles most responsible for squat supremacy, making this machine a great accessory for squat strength. For those who are too injured to squat (knees, hips, back), but still want something that can give similar leg development, the Hip Press is a Godsend.