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How to Perform the
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| Leg Press Machine |
A machine only found on some home gyms; but if you are in the market for home exercise equipment its well worth the extra pennies.
The body will prosper from such a high quality machine as it works every area on lower body including the legs, butt and calves!
Starting Position:
- Take
a seat in the machine and position
your
back so it is straight against the back
rest - Create the natural arch in the back by placing the shoulder blades against the back rest
- Place your feet shoulder width apart and two thirds of the way up on the foot plate provided
- Prepare your body to push the plate with your legs, butt & stomach
- Keep the head still and the tummy tight
First Repetition:
- Double check your shoulders are against the seat
- Squeeze your tummy and hold it tight
Take
a deep breathe in through the nose
and push away from the platform counting 1 and 2 as you push away from
the foot plate- Always ensure your back and butt stay in the perfect posture AT ALL TIMES.
- Ensure the knees do not lock (keep them soft)
- Immediately bring the weight back in counting 1, 2, 3 and 4 taking a deep breath through your nose at the same time
- Ensure the weight bar does not touch, thus keeping tension on the legs
- When you have done your required number of repetitions finish with the weight back at at the starting position
- Repeat the exercise
- Complete your post set stretch procedure
Important things to remember through the set:
- Continue to count 1 and 2 as you push the weight
- Breathe out through the mouth during the Pushing of the weight
- Keep your back straight, your shoulders and top of the bum bone against the back rest creating the natural arch.
- Ensure your tummy is tight through the entire workout
- As you bring the weight back down count 1, 2, 3 and 4
Many Home Gyms come standard with a Leg Press machine. They are a Highly effective machine for training the legs, butt and calves. Check out the Best Recommended Home Gyms that come with a Leg Press.
Better yet you can actually have your very own single standing Leg Press Machine, they are of high quality and are what you will find in Health Club.
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