Do restricted range of motion leg presses build the same quadriceps muscle as full range of motion leg presses?

Leg Press Range of Motion1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on whether restricted range of motion leg presses build the same quadriceps muscle as full range of motion leg presses. What we’ve found so far suggests that, among people who regularly train with weights, limiting knee bend during leg presses can lead to similar...

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Knee flexion range of motion does not influence muscle hypertrophy of the quadriceps femoris during leg press training in resistance-trained individuals

DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2025.2481534

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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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