Lower-body machine workout Start with one session per week, or two separated by recovery days. Leg Press (Machine): 2 × 10 reps; rest 90s Keep your back supported and stop the descent before your pelvis rolls away from the pad. Alternative: Goblet squat with a comfortable depth Seated Leg Curl (Machine): 2 × 12 reps; rest 75s Line your knees up with the pivot and keep your hips against the seat. Alternative: Lying leg curl machine Leg Extension (Machine): 2 × 12 reps; rest 75s Align the machine pivot with your knee and raise the pad smoothly. Alternative: Leg press with a comfortable range Hip Abduction (Machine): 2 × 12 reps; rest 60s Sit supported and open your knees slowly without bouncing the weight stack. Alternative: Side-lying hip abduction Standing Calf Raise (Machine): 2 × 12 reps; rest 60s Use the handles for support and move slowly through a comfortable ankle range. Alternative: Bodyweight calf raise with support Warm up with a few minutes of easy movement and lighter practice sets before your working sets. Choose your own load. Finish each set with about two or three controlled reps still possible; stop for pain or loss of control. The time estimate includes rests and setup. Take longer when you need it, and ask gym staff to show unfamiliar equipment. Different leg-press designs have different starting resistance. Record the machine as well as the load. https://mylifts.app/workouts/lower-body-machines/