Legs
Leg Presses (wide)
Shift the load to your inner thighs and quads with a wider footprint on the leg press platform.
How to perform.
Follow the sequence — setup is half the lift.
Sit firmly in the leg press machine with your back and head pressed against the padded support.
Place your feet on the platform with a stance significantly wider than shoulder-width and toes pointed slightly outward.
Disengage the safety bars and lower the platform slowly toward your chest until your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Ensure your lower back remains flat against the seat throughout the entire range of motion.
Press the platform back up by pushing through your heels and mid-foot while keeping your knees aligned with your toes.
Stop the ascent just before your knees lock out to maintain constant tension on the muscles.
Re-engage the safety locks once you have completed your desired number of repetitions.
Common mistakes.
Fix these first — they cost reps, kilos, and joints.
- Allowing the lower back or glutes to lift off the seat at the bottom of the movement.
- Locking out the knees forcefully at the top of the rep which transfers tension to the joints.
- Letting the knees cave inward during the pressing phase.
- Using a range of motion that is too shallow to effectively stimulate the muscles.
Muscles worked.
The primary movers do the work; the stabilizers keep the path honest.