{"id":17220,"date":"2026-04-04T00:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17220"},"modified":"2026-04-04T00:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:11:45","slug":"jay-cutler-breaks-down-his-exact-leg-press-setup-for-building-bigger-frontal-quads-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17220","title":{"rendered":"Jay Cutler Breaks Down His Exact Leg Press Setup for Building Bigger Frontal Quads \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler<\/a> may have retired, but he still treats working out like his day job. On Feb. 28, 2026, he explained how to use the leg press to build championship-level quads, focusing on detail, size, and shape.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe leg press was a foundation for my championship legs. Set your feet lower on the platform to drive tension into the frontal quads and build that thick, sweeping look from the front.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Leg training<\/a> wasn\u2019t just a test of grit for Cutler; it became his hidden weapon to thrive in the Open class. After a handful of runner-up finishes to Ronnie Coleman<\/a> at Mr. Olympia<\/a>, Cutler found the winning formula in 2006. He dethroned \u201cThe King,\u201d making it the dawn of a new era.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, Cutler failed to defend his title in 2008 against Dexter Jackson<\/a>. This motivated him to bring unprecedented leg detail to the stage a year later, where he etched his name into history with his iconic quad stomp<\/a>. He hasn\u2019t forgotten how he built such a formidable lower body and is sharing secrets with his growing fan base.<\/p>\n

Jay Cutler\u2019s Guide to Leg Pressing for Detail, Size, and Shape<\/h2>\n

In the video, Cutler shared that the leg press machine helped him sculpt the best legs possible, from detail and shape to size.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn the Olympia stage, I had some of the best legs, detail, size, and shape. One of the exercises I performed most of the time was the leg press. To build the frontal quads, you want to have lower foot placement on the platform.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To bias the quads most, he said to position the feet shoulder-width apart. In contrast, to hit the hamstrings more effectively, he shared that a wider foot placement is optimal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cPut your feet at shoulder width, sometimes a little closer, sometimes a little wider if you want to target the hamstrings. If we\u2019re focusing on the quads, you really want to have that lower foot placement on the platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cutler warned that depth is paramount for progress because it allows the lifter to achieve a full contraction and activate the deepest muscle fibers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cYour depth: Remember, you have to go down enough to get the full contraction to hit the deepest fibers. Of course, everything is done with 12 repetitions.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This hasn\u2019t been Jay\u2019s first time dropping knowledge on the leg press. He recently highlighted three common mistakes<\/a> that could be hampering your progress. He specified that most lifters struggle with proper foot placement on the platform, depth, and rep tempo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As one of the most decorated Olympia champs of all-time, Cutler always offers his fans valuable training wisdom. He credits the leg press machine for helping him build his championship-caliber legs that are still on display at 52 years old.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Jay Cutler Shows Off Current Workout Routine for Bigger Arms<\/a><\/p>\n\n