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Jay Cutler became known as \u201cThe Quad Stomper\u201d because his legs were a driving force behind four phenomenal Mr. Olympia victories<\/a>. And, for those who aspire to build their own crushing quads, Cutler says that the leg press was a key to his success. Here\u2019s how to master this exercise.<\/p>\n Taking to Instagram, Cutler, demonstrated the details for his 5.8 million Instagram followers. \u201cOn the Olympia stage, I had some of the best legs,\u201d he said, proudly. \u201cDetail, size, shape, and one of the exercises I performed most of the time was the leg press.\u201d Of course, most fledgling bodybuilders know that the leg press is a staple for stunning legs, but what people often get wrong is form and foot placement.<\/p>\n \u201cTo build the frontal quads, you want to have a lower foot placement on the platform,\u201d he explained of acing the angles. The Olympia icon noted that the feet should be around shoulder width, noting that having the legs wider will put more emphasis on the hamstrings. Conversely, a narrower stance helps to target the outer quads<\/a> rather than the hips. \u201cBut focusing on the quads, you really wanna have that lower foot placement on the platform,\u201d he said, doubling down on an essential point.<\/p>\n The lower foot placement is thought to hit the quads harder because this position creates a deeper knee flexion<\/a>. But when trying it for yourself, make sure that you don\u2019t completely straighten the leg at the end of the press. Don\u2019t allow the knee to drop below the toe line.<\/p>\n To follow in Jay Cutler\u2019s heavy footsteps, the bodybuilding legend says that you should aim for twelve reps. \u201cNow remember, you have to go down enough to get the full contraction,\u201d coached Cutler. So, while muscle is built by heavy lifting, you should never sacrifice form. Instead, experiment with a weight that tests you for the full twelve reps but doesn\u2019t affect the quality of your reps. \u201cHit the deepest fibers,\u201d he concluded, inspiringly.<\/p>\n To follow Jay Cutler on Instagram, click here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow Jay Cutler\u2019s Leg Press Technique Built Bodybuilding\u2019s Best Quads<\/h2>\n