Narrow Stance Leg Press

• Set up the leg press machine with a narrower than shoulder-width foot stance. Bring your feet in as close together as is comfortable.

• Sit down on the machine and place your feet firmly on the platform about hip-width apart. Make sure your knees are bent at 90 degree angles.

• Keep your back flat against the backrest throughout the movement. Avoid arching your lower back.

• Grasp the handles on either side of the seat if available or simply hold onto the sides.

• Inhale and slowly lower the platform by bending your knees until your legs form 90 degree angles. Do not let your knees travel past your toes. This is the starting position.

• Exhale and press the platform back up by straightening your legs, without locking your knees. Focus on using your quads to lift the weight.

• Stop just short of locking out your knees at the top and repeat for the desired number of reps.

• Keep your torso stationary and avoid lifting your hips off the pad. The motion should isolate and target your quadriceps.

• Start with a lighter weight and higher reps until you get the form down. Progressively increase the weight over time.