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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads

Equipment Required

Leg Press Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Glutes

Exercise Description

The narrow stance 45 degree leg press builds quad strength and mass while targeting your legs from a unique angle. Perfect for hitting muscles differently than squats.

How To

1. Sit on the 45 degree leg press machine and place your feet shoulder-width apart on the footplate 2. Position your feet closer together than normal stance - about 6-8 inches apart for the narrow stance leg press 3. Lower the weight slowly by bending your knees until they reach about 90 degrees 4. Push through your heels and extend your legs back to the starting position for the narrow stance 45 degree leg press 5. Keep your core tight and maintain control throughout the entire movement

Form Tips

• Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes during the narrow stance 45 degree leg press • Don't let your knees cave inward - this puts stress on your joints • Push through your whole foot, not just your toes or heels • Control the weight down slowly - don't just drop it during the narrow stance leg press

Common Mistakes

• Placing feet too close together - this reduces stability and power in your narrow stance 45 degree leg press • Going too deep and letting your lower back round at the bottom position • Pushing the weight too fast up without controlling the narrow stance 45 degree leg press movement

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