Close-Stance Leg Press

Feet together and low on the platform direct the work to the quads.

• Compound
• Machine
• Beginner

How to do it

• Feet together and slightly low on the platform
• Lower to about 90° without your lower back leaving the pad
• Press without snapping your knees into lockout

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 8–12 reps · 1–3 RIR

Tempo: Lower for 2–3 s under control, drive up with intent without bouncing out of the bottom

Common mistakes

• Going so deep that your pelvis tucks
• Locking your knees out with impact

Muscles worked

Primary

• Quads

Secondary

• Glutes

Alternatives

• Leg Press
• Hack Squat (machine)