Leg Press Wide-Stance

Sets and reps

• For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
• For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
• Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

• Leg PressMachine
• Leg Press High-FootMachine
• Leg Press Low-FootMachine
• Leg Press Narrow-StanceMachine
• Leg Press Single-LegMachine

Alternatives

Other exercises for the quads, for when the machine is taken or you want a change.

• ATG Split SquatBodyweight
• Backward Sled DragSled
• Band SquatResistance band
• Barbell Anderson SquatBarbell
• Barbell Back SquatBarbell
• Barbell Box SquatBarbell
• Barbell Bulgarian Split SquatBarbell
• Barbell Cyclist SquatBarbell

Questions

What muscles does the Leg Press Wide-Stance work?

The Leg Press Wide-Stance mainly works the quads, glutes and adductors.

What equipment do you need for the Leg Press Wide-Stance?

A machine.

How many sets and reps of the Leg Press Wide-Stance?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Leg Press Wide-Stance?

ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Barbell Anderson Squat work the same main muscle.