Leg Press – Wide Stance
Learn how to do Leg Press – Wide Stance with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Leg Press – Wide Stance is a Machine exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the Glutes, Hamstrings. It has a MET value of 6, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 210 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Leg Press – Wide Stance
1 - Set up properly on the leg press, back against the pad with your feet wider than shoulder width.
2 - Place your feet in the center of the platform, legs wider than shoulder width.
3 - Grab the handles and release the safety lock.
4 - Push the platform until it reaches the top position with your knees slightly bent (careful not to fully lock your knees!).
Nice, you're in the starting position 👌
5 - Bend your knees and lower as far as you can while controlling the descent. Your back must stay flat against the machine. Breathe in.
6 - Return to the starting position while breathing out and squeezing your quads.
Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Equipment
- Machine
Calories Burned Doing Leg Press – Wide Stance
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Quick Facts: Leg Press – Wide Stance
- Type
- Machine exercise
- Primary muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- MET value
- 6
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 210 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Leg Press – Wide Stance
What muscles does Leg Press – Wide Stance work?
Leg Press – Wide Stance primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the Glutes, Hamstrings.
How do you do Leg Press – Wide Stance correctly?
How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Set up properly on the leg press, back against the pad with your feet wider than shoulder width. 2 - Place
Is Leg Press – Wide Stance good for beginners?
Leg Press – Wide Stance has a MET value of 6, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Leg Press – Wide Stance?
Leg Press – Wide Stance requires: Machine.
What are the benefits of Leg Press – Wide Stance?
Leg Press – Wide Stance strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the Glutes and Hamstrings.
What exercises are similar to Leg Press – Wide Stance?
Similar exercises to Leg Press – Wide Stance include Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster, Barbell Alternating Lunges, Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat, Barbell Front Squat.
Is Leg Press – Wide Stance better than Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster?
Both Leg Press – Wide Stance and Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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