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A New Twist On An Old Exercise

January 3, 2010 by Adria Ali 1 Comment

The leg press has been around forever, but how many people know variations of this machine to target various parts of your body?  Here are some great tips from muscle and fitness for her.  With some added in from myself 😉

legpress

YOU WANT TO TARGET: USE THIS LEG PRESS:
Rectus femoris (middle quad) 45-degree leg press, or place your feet lower on the horizontal-press platform, for eight reps
Gastrocnemius (calf) 45-degree leg press, or place your feet lower on the horizontal-press platform, for eight reps
Vastus lateralis (outer quad) Place your feet lower on the horizontal-press platform for eight reps
Gluteus maximus (glutes) Place your feet higher on the horizontal-press platform for eight reps (source).

Inner Thighs                                        Place your feet higher and turn them out on the plat form

Burn Up The Glutes                           Place 2 feet on the platform, once you have pushed the platform up line both feet up with your hips.                                                                    Next, put one foot down and do a leg press with one leg.  Always push from the heal to maximize

isolation of the glutes (butt)

Drop Set!                                                Perform 2 exercises in a row before resting.  This is sure to fire up your thighs in no time flat!

The leg press is one of the best exercises to burn up calories fast since it uses so many large muscle groups.  With these great tips you can maximize your calorie burning and be on your way to hitting your fitness goals.

Adria Ali

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Queenangel says

    January 3, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    I use this all the time when it's open..

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