Wide Stance Leg Press

A leg press exercise performed with feet positioned wider than shoulder-width apart on the machine platform. Emphasizes quadriceps while engaging glutes and inner thighs.

Instructions

1. Sit in the leg press machine with your back and head resting comfortably against the padded support.
2. Position your feet on the platform wider than shoulder-width apart, with toes pointing slightly outward.
3. Place your hands on the handles beside your hips.
4. Push through your heels to disengage the safety bars and lower the weight under control.
5. Lower your legs by bending your knees until your thighs are approximately parallel to the platform.
6. Avoid descending so deeply that your lower back rounds off the seat; maintain spinal contact with the backrest.
7. Drive through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position without locking out your knees.
8. Re-engage the safety bars before leaving the machine.

Tips

• The wider stance increases adductor (inner thigh) and glute engagement compared to a standard foot position.
• Keep your knees aligned with your toes throughout the movement; avoid allowing them to collapse inward.
• Maintain constant tension by never fully locking out your knees at the top of the movement.
• The machine provides safety and support, making it ideal for heavy loading and beginners.
• Adjust the seat position so that the starting angle at your knees is approximately 90 degrees.