Leg press
introduction
Training on the leg press is a conventional form of leg muscle training in strength training. Well-developed thigh and lower leg muscles are particularly important in order to counteract the high pressure loads on the joints of the lower extremities.
Especially the training of the thigh extensor muscles (Quadriceps femoris muscle) and the calf muscles (M. gastrocnemius) have positive effects on the knee joint. In order to be able to achieve the hoped-for effects of strength training, certain training criteria must be adhered to, as otherwise high stress on the joints can result.
Leg muscle training is not only used in the area of fitness and health, but especially in game sports in which the own body or sports equipment has to be accelerated in the shortest possible time (football, handball).
The leg press is next to the squat one of the most effective exercises in bodybuilding to achieve targeted muscle building.
Trained muscles
- Quadriceps (Quadriceps femoris muscle)
- gluteus muscle (Gluteus maximus muscle)
- Calf twin (M. gastrocnemius)
Illustration of the front leg muscles
- Tailor muscle
- inner thigh muscle
- thigh muscle
- lateral thigh muscle
- anterior lower leg muscle
Description leg press
The exercise of Leg press can be performed in various forms of exercise. For example, the athlete is on a rail and pushes himself away from a wall. This has the advantage that the athlete does Musculature cannot overload. Another form of leg press is to move the weight on a rail. An attempt is made to push against the weight. The leg press can be done sitting or lying down. At Back pain it is recommended to push against the resistance in the seat. The feet are shoulder width apart and the impression is made continuously over the entire foot. In order to avoid overloading the joints, the feet should be placed as high as possible on the device. With athletes with Patellar tip syndrome the working angle between thigh and lower leg should be at least 120 °.
