Incline Leg Press - foot position

[Synpax]

I do these as the 5x5 leg exercise. Where should I be putting my feet?

(Yeah, Squats, I know. Save your breath. I am doing these 2x10 until I get the weight up enough at proper form to make this the 5x5).

 

[psychedout]

About 8-10 inches apart, and I keep my feet straight up and down (as in I don't point my toes inward or outward).

 

[Synpax]

Right - but how high/low?

 

[big4life]

Placing your feet lower on the plate will involve more of your quads, higher up will involve more of your hamstrings.

 

[psychedout]

Placing your feet lower on the plate will involve more of your quads, higher up will involve more of your hamstrings.

Correct.

 

[AAP]

I place mine in the middle. Shoulder width.

Of course, middle is all relative. I do know that on one leg press made by Icarian, their foot platform is actually bent. It is designed in a 45 degree angle. Unfortunately, the "zone" where my feet are suppose to go are exactly where the two halves (top and bottom) of the platform meet.

 

[bignate73]

i havent done these in so long, i kindof forget where the "sweet spot" is. LOL