Extension and flexion of the leg in supine position (left) ► leg press

Topic
Power
Auxiliary means
Ohne Hilfsmittel / klassisch / eigenes Körpergewicht
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Oberschenkelmuskulatur (vorne), Gesässmuskulatur
Organization

Partner work

1 trainee & 1 helper ► Note change of position
(= double the time required; for lesson planner see Organisation Kraft: Info button Execution)

Duration (mm:ss)
00:00
Topic description

Trainee: Lying on their back with one straight leg raised (left) and one bent leg placed on the floor (right), hands placed on the back of the neck or flat on the floor at the side, the partner is moved up and down by bending and stretching the legs (one-legged leg press).
Partner: Leaning from a standing position with their chest on the raised feet (soles of the feet) of the active participant (slight forward lean, good body tension).

Attention:
Knee always remains centred over the foot (no tipping inwards).

Lighten:
Passive participant stands more upright.

Harden:
Stronger partner's submission; additional weight for the passive participant (on the chest or shoulders).

Material

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

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