Extension and flexion of the legs in forearm support ► leg press

Topic
Power
Auxiliary means
Kraftturm/-maschine
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Oberschenkelmuskulatur (vorne), Oberschenkelmuskulatur (hinten), Gesässmuskulatur
Organization

Individual work

Duration (mm:ss)
00:00
Topic description

Forearm support on the flat bench, feet on the plate, in a slow and controlled movement, press the weight away from the body and return to the starting position.

Starting position:
- Forearm support on the flat bench (face down)
- Feet are hip-width apart and rest with the entire sole on the footplate
- The knee angle is at least 90 degrees

Finishing position:
- Knees not fully extended
- Back remains straight
- Ankle joint, knee joint and hip are in line

Attention:
Push your knees outwards (do not allow them to tilt inwards), distribute pressure over the whole foot, do not fall into a hollow back.

Material

1 weight tower/machine ► leg press

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