Close Stance Top Pad Leg Press

Why this exercise

Close stance shifts tension to the vastus lateralis (outer quad sweep). Machine-based for joint safety — no axial spinal loading. Starting with machine work on Legs B preserves the spine after heavy squats on Legs A two days prior.

• Close stance = vastus lateralis — narrower foot position shifts the force line to preferentially load the outer quad sweep.
• Joint safety 13/15 — machine eliminates spinal compression while maintaining quad tension.
• Legs B opener — machine before barbell preserves the spine after Legs A's heavy squat session.

Placed first to open with joint-safe machine work before barbell compounds.