The leg press is an effective exercise for developing lower body strength and muscle endurance. It primarily targets the quadriceps (front of the thighs), hamstrings (back of the thighs), and glutes (butt muscles) while also engaging the calf muscles to some extent.

Lat pulldowns are highly beneficial for developing strength and definition in the upper body. They chiefly target the latissimus dorsi (large muscles in the back) but also engage the biceps, traps, and shoulders to a lesser degree.