Angled Leg Press

 Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 4:20pm filed under Thighs

Calories Burned:  408 calories per hour   (based on a body weight of 150 lbs.)
Primary Muscles Trained:  Thighs
Secondary Muscles Trained:  Biceps Femoris (Hamstrings)
Instructions: 
Adjust the back pad angle slot to the one nearest the middle and then sit in the machine.
 
Place your feet about 6-8 inches apart on the center of the platform and your toes pointing forward at their natural angle and grab the handles next to your hips.
 
With a good arch in your back, press the weight up and release the locks on the machine.
 
Lower the weight until your knees are at a 90 degree angle, being sure to keep your hips down on the seat, your back arched, and your knees moving out in the same direction as your feet throughout the movement.
 
Keep the bottom of your feet in full contact with the platform, but mentally focus on driving the weight up through your heels.
 
The entire motion should be done in a smooth, controlled manner that lasts about 4 seconds, with the downward movement no faster than the upward.
 
Do not bounce at the bottom of the movement and never lock your knees at the top. 

Focus your mind on your thigh muscles. Feel yourself pushing through your heels. 

Exercise Comments

We have one of these at home
 
December 1, 2011 at 7:46am
Just learned of a horrible accident with this machine. A young woman needed double knee replacements after the leg press fell on her legs when the safety mechanism wasn't properly engaged. Never, ever put your feet on the floor between sets or at any time!
 
November 24, 2011 at 10:08pm
We only have leg presses at my gym The x-pload leg press (plate loaded) and the leg press that has the stack
 
November 3, 2011 at 10:40pm

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