LEG PRESS: Quads or glutes??
Leg press is one of those exercises where foot position DOES alter muscle recruitment .
Leg press with feet lower on the platform = MORE QUADS.
Why?
The bottom positions lends itself to a more flexed knee which means the quads are working hard here. Remember: more quads = more knee flexion.
Feet high = more GLUTES.
Why?
Well we said more knee flexion = more quads. So decreasing the flexion of the knee joint, and prioritizing hip flexion + vertical shin can help recruit more glutes.
Or if you want the best of both worlds- keep feet in the middle of the platform.
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