And, if using a box for quad development (which is awesome, it allows you to squat perfectly without having to worry), avoid a close stance, it will work your lower back a lot more than anything else.
-Ace
Knee problems are likely to occur with that close stance aswell! Only time ill use close stance is on hacks / leg presses with light-moderate weight.
Im not 110% sure but id have to agree with P, I think its foot placement. do you tend to use the same stance? because ive read in numerous articles that different foot placement will help target different areas of the quads. I searched "Do different foot placements engage different parts of the quads" and the first thing that poped up on musclemags site was a Q/A with joel stubbs. it read,
Q] Joel, do you ever recommend using different foot placements or toe directions on the leg press to target different parts of your quads with heavy weight?
[A] As far as foot placement goes, I do believe in using different variations and taking full advantage of them, especially on the leg press. Doing so allows you to place stress on different parts of the quads and hit each of those muscles from just about every angle possible. I perform three different variations of the leg press: I do them with my feet pointing forward and just about shoulder-width apart, which hits more of the overall thigh for mass. I also do them with my feet a little closer together and lower on the platform, which helps to place more emphasis on the outer sweep of the quads. I also perform them with my feet spaced a little wider than shoulder-width apart and my toes pointing outward, which helps to build more adductor and inner thigh thickness. I sometimes use all of these different foot placements in one workout or I’ll pick one variation each workout to stick with. With all of this said, the key point to remember is variety, so keep mixing it up and doing them all to get the best possible growth and development.
Im not 110% sure but id have to agree with P, I think its foot placement. do you tend to use the same stance? because ive read in numerous articles that different foot placement will help target different areas of the quads. I searched "Do different foot placements engage different parts of the quads" and the first thing that poped up on musclemags site was a Q/A with joel stubbs. it read,
Q] Joel, do you ever recommend using different foot placements or toe directions on the leg press to target different parts of your quads with heavy weight?
[A] As far as foot placement goes, I do believe in using different variations and taking full advantage of them, especially on the leg press. Doing so allows you to place stress on different parts of the quads and hit each of those muscles from just about every angle possible. I perform three different variations of the leg press: I do them with my feet pointing forward and just about shoulder-width apart, which hits more of the overall thigh for mass. I also do them with my feet a little closer together and lower on the platform, which helps to place more emphasis on the outer sweep of the quads. I also perform them with my feet spaced a little wider than shoulder-width apart and my toes pointing outward, which helps to build more adductor and inner thigh thickness. I sometimes use all of these different foot placements in one workout or I’ll pick one variation each workout to stick with. With all of this said, the key point to remember is variety, so keep mixing it up and doing them all to get the best possible growth and development.
Hany said something to that effect as well. I think depending on whether your toes are pointed in etc on leg press you will target different parts of your legs.
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