Knees cave inward on the drive
Wide sumo stance maximally exposes valgus under the press load.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Sumo Leg Press (Wide Stance)
Coaching cues
- Leg press machine; feet wide and toes turned out 45 degrees
- Lower to 90 degrees; drive through the whole foot
- The wide stance increases adductor and glute involvement
- A variation for those wanting more inner thigh and glute emphasis on the press
Common faults 2
Hips lift off the seat at the bottom
Lower back rounds when the range exceeds hip flexibility.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗