In this article we will be looking at the foot placement for the leg press, and it's muscle target and benefits. The barbell squat is considered the best of all leg exercises, but the leg press is definitely next for beneficial strength and growth. The leg press is easy to load up and press but, where you place your feet is an important decision. The
Stretching and self-myofascial release are critical for your body. Stiff joints and tight muscles are normal and a daily occurrence. This is where mobility is a major part. Mobility is something that improves your overall goals and daily activities. Exercises like these daily stretching examples change that and can make a huge beneficial change. Dynamic stretching increases blood flow and can
Exercise Advice: Stand up straight and hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting the dumbbells hang down at your sides. Be sure that you have enough room to perform this exercise. Begin by striding forward with one leg to execute a regular lunge while keeping the other leg set in place. Be sure to really stride forward so that you
Everyone knows exercise plays an important role in our general health, but whether its a lack of motivation, the need to travel to the gym, the cost of equipment, or simply know-how, these supposed obstacles often stand in our way. In reality, all you need is yourself. Here’s how you can get a full-body workout with nothing but your body.
Overview: Box jumps are some of the most effective plyometric exercises you can perform and they are extremely popular in CrossFit. Apart from increasing your lower body strength and explosiveness, box jumps also increase a person’s overall speed as well as improving their coordination. The cardiovascular benefits of this exercise are also very beneficial. Including box jumps into your CrossFit
Muscles Targeted: A properly performed deadlift will activate almost every muscle in your body from your toes on up to the muscles that contract your ears if the weight is heavy enough. The prime movers in the deadlift are the posterior chain. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the posterior chain, that includes your erector spinae, gluteus maximus
Exercise Advice: Lie face down on the edge of a Roman chair so that your legs dangle to the ground. Hold the other end of the Roman chair with your hands. Brace your core and lift your legs in the air with knees together. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your feet. Pause, then return
Exercise Advice: Grab the rope attachment in between your legs and face away from the cable machine. Walk forward to remove the slack. Bend your knees and stick out your glutes, keeping a straight line from your shoulders to hips. Tighten your abs Drive your hips up and forward, straightening your legs. Pause and squeeze your glutes tightly, then return
Exercise Advice: Position yourself in the Leg Press Machine (also know as the ‘Leg Sled’) with your feet about 12 – 15 inches apart. Slowly bring your knees in toward your chest, lowering the weight platform. Once lowered, return the platform to the start position by fully extending your legs (however, do not lock your knees out and allow there
Exercise Advice: This exercise is also known as hamstring curls. Lie on your stomach on the hamstring machine. If you are not sure how to position yourself, simply ask a trainer at your gym to assist you. Begin by curling the weight upward so as to touch your heels to your butt. Return to the start position in a slow
