10 Best Lever Horizontal One Leg Press Alternatives for Glute Strength

Ranked Lever Horizontal One Leg Press Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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   1. Sled 45 Degrees One Leg Press

   87% match

   • Glutes
   • Sled
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   A good swap when you have a sled to work with, and it still works the glutes.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Adjust the sled machine to a 45-degree angle.
   2. Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the footplate.
   3. Place one foot on the footplate and extend your leg, pushing the sled away from you.
   4. Slowly bend your knee and lower the sled back to the starting position.
   5. Repeat with the other leg.
   6. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Body position: standing, not seated
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   2. Smith Leg Press

   81% match

   • Glutes
   • Smith-machine
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   A good swap when you have a Smith machine to work with, and it still works the glutes.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Adjust the seat and footplate of the smith machine to a comfortable position.
   2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
   3. Grasp the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
   4. Push the footplate away from you by extending your legs, keeping your back against the backrest.
   5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
   6. Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards you, returning to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
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   3. Lever Alternate Leg Press

   77% match

   • Quads
   • Lever
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   A looser match: it uses the same equipment, but it works the quads rather than the glutes.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Adjust the seat and foot platform of the leverage machine to your desired position.
   2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the foot platform.
   3. Place your hands on the handles or sides of the machine for stability.
   4. Push one foot against the foot platform, extending your leg until it is almost fully straight.
   5. Pause for a moment, then slowly bend your leg and return to the starting position.
   6. Repeat with the other leg.
   7. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: quads, not glutes
   • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Body position: seated, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
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   4. Curtsey Squat

   77% match

   • Glutes
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Compound

   Use this when you have nothing to train with, because it works the glutes with bodyweight alone.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
   2. Take a step diagonally behind and across your body with your right foot, crossing it behind your left leg.
   3. Bend both knees as if you were curtsying, lowering your body towards the ground.
   4. Keep your torso upright and your weight on your front foot.
   5. Push through your front foot to return to the starting position.
   6. Repeat on the other side, stepping diagonally behind and across your body with your left foot.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps on each side, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: standing, not seated
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
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   5. Weighted Cossack Squats

   75% match

   • Glutes
   • Weighted
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want a harder version that still works the glutes.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointing slightly outward.
   2. Hold a weight in front of your chest with both hands.
   3. Shift your weight to one side and lower your body by bending the knee of the side you shifted towards, while keeping the other leg straight.
   4. Go as low as you can while maintaining balance and keeping your chest up.
   5. Push through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting position.
   6. Repeat on the other side, alternating between legs.

   Sets and reps: 3 to 5 sets of 5 to 8 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: free weights, not a machine
   • Body position: standing, not seated
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
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   6. Smith Sumo Squat

   75% match

   • Glutes
   • Smith-machine
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Set up the smith machine with the barbell at hip height.
   2. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
   3. Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper back and shoulders.
   4. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
   5. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
   6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Body position: standing, not seated
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   7. Sled 45° Leg Press

   74% match

   • Glutes
   • Sled
   • Beginner
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Adjust the seat of the sled machine so that your knees are at a 45-degree angle.
   2. Sit on the sled machine with your back against the backrest and your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate.
   3. Grip the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
   4. Push the footplate away from your body by extending your legs, keeping your heels on the footplate.
   5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position.
   6. Slowly bend your knees and lower the footplate back towards your body, controlling the movement.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Body position: lying on your back, not seated
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   8. Sled Hack Squat

   74% match

   • Glutes
   • Sled
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable position for your height.
   2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform, toes slightly pointed outwards.
   3. Hold onto the handles or bars for stability.
   4. Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
   5. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
   6. Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to raise your body back up to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Body position: standing, not seated
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   9. Kettlebell Pistol Squat

   74% match

   • Glutes
   • Kettlebell
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your chest with both hands.
   2. Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.
   3. Slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your right foot flat on the ground and your left leg extended.
   4. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

   Sets and reps: 3 to 5 sets of 5 to 8 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
   • Equipment: free weights, not a machine
   • Body position: standing, not seated
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
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    10. Smith Hack Squat

    74% match

    • Glutes
    • Smith-machine
    • Intermediate
    • Compound

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Adjust the barbell on the smith machine to an appropriate height for your body.
    2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed outwards.
    3. Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper traps and shoulders.
    4. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
    5. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you unrack the barbell.
    6. Take a step back and position your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
    7. Bend your knees and lower your body down, keeping your chest up and back straight.
    8. Continue descending until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
    9. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
    10. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Primary muscle: glutes, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
    • Equipment: a machine, the same as the Lever Horizontal One Leg Press
    • Body position: standing, not seated