I’ve seen this in a number of the templates, and in the group programming. You suggest that you prefer leg press if it is accessible since it provides a way to stress the legs without taxing the low back very much. But if one doesn’t have access to leg press, then RDL is an option, which completely stresses the low back for me. Maybe I’m just doing RDL’s wrong?
The template instructions specifically say that if you’re someone who tends to exhibit a Good-Morning squat pattern, the leg press is preferable in that slot in order to directly develop some additional quad strength.
If that’s not an issue for you (or if you just don’t have access to the leg press), we tend to use that slot for some additional pulling work anyway.
Additionally, if you’re in group programming and have specific questions about your program, post your questions about it there rather than in this forum.