Advantages and disadvantages of leg press machine
There are two popular types of leg
press machines employed at most gyms.
On one, you sit straight with your
legs bent and your feet resting against a horizontal plate with heavyweights
behind it. Then you push it away by straightening your legs.
With another machine, you sit at
an angle with your feet against a plate with heavyweights behind it. To begin
exercising, you need to push the heaviness of the weights up and away from you
by straightening your legs.
How to
properly use a Leg press machine, pros, and cons
– A Guide
The leg press is a unique exercise
that specifically works on the lower torso and stimulates the quads, glutes,
and hamstrings to their maximum potential.
On a leg press machine, place your
feet on the large pad to your shoulder-length. To exercise your glutes,
position your feet higher on the pad. If greater quad growth is your goal, then
slide your feet towards the bottom part of the pad.
Begin exercising by straightening
your legs and releasing the leg press handle locks, these are added for your
safety and therefore, must never be ignored.
Make sure that your back is
straight and you are firmly seated in your position. Remember, you must only
exert stress on the glutes (or quads) and not your lower back.
Pros:
If your primary goal is to work on
the quads, hamstrings, or glutes, then a press machine can be very helpful.
That's why it's great for beginners and those recovering from an injury.
This machine also allows you to
set weights and is completely safe to use.
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