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- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
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Leg Press Machine Close Stance
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Leg Press Machine Close Stance is a resistance exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris) using Leg Press Machine.
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How to perform it
- Sit on the leg press machine and position your feet close together in the center of the foot platform, keeping your feet flat and parallel. Adjust the seat so that your knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Hold the handles on the sides of the seat for stability. Keep your back pressed against the backrest and your core engaged.
- Press through your heels to extend your legs, pushing the platform away from you until your legs are fully extended but not locked at the knees.
- Slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Variations and related exercises
4 Corners Curtsy
4 Corners Side Step
4 Punches Side Squat
4 Reverse Lunge and 4 Side Taps
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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