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Free Weight Leg Press-Hip Sleds
Leg press machines provide an alternative to the traditional squat by bringing the weight to you. These machine types feature either a 45-degree tilted “sled” that features a platform and moving weight rack or a lever platform that moves horizontally from a seated position. The leg press machine has some distinct advantages over other exercises and machines like it, especially for its muscle targeting purposes. Before you add it to your exercise routine, always check with your physician to ensure you do not have any injuries or medical conditions that would keep you from exercising.
The quadriceps muscles are a group of four muscles in the front of your thighs that help you kick and lift your legs. Although the action of a leg press machine may closely mirror a squat, the leg press machine places greater emphasis on the quadriceps, according to “Muscle & Fitness” magazine. While you utilize less stabilizer muscles, such as the glutes and hamstrings, having your legs in the air and pushing against the platform places greater emphasis on the thighs. When you are really working to build your quadriceps, the leg press machine especially targets these muscles.
Leg press machines are common sites in most gyms. Used as an alternative to squats, lunges and other lower body exercises, leg press machines are popular with bodybuilders and those wishing to lift heavy weights. Using a leg press offers advantages and disadvantages, but correct use of the leg press provides an effective lower body workout.
Leg presses use a guided movement that minimizes your need to balance the weight and coordinate your limbs. This means you are free to concentrate on lifting and lowering the weight — a particular benefit if you want to train using especially heavy loads. Most models of leg press also have range of movement limiters that prevent the weight from falling and squashing you if you fail to complete a repetition. This means that leg presses are especially suitable if you train alone. Leg press machines provide lower back support which may reduce your risk of suffering from a back injury.
Leg Development
Leg presses, a compound exercise, train all of the major leg muscles at once in a natural squatting movement. As a compound -- multi-joint -- exercise, leg presses require all the major muscles of your legs to work in coordination, which works your weakest muscles the most and increases joint stability. Perform leg presses before you do muscle isolation exercises. Compound exercises require greater concentration on form and should not be performed with fatigued muscles.
Strength and Size
Exercising with the leg press machine recruits back muscles as well as leg and gluteal muscles to lift the weight. By using compound muscles, you can lift more weight and experience less fatigue than when you perform weight-lifting exercises that put more strain on your back. Because of increased capacity for exercise, you can gain strength and muscle size in a relatively short period of time.
Variation
The leg-press machine uses multiple stances to achieve greater variation in training. With your feet near the top of the sled, you can focus on your glutes and hamstrings. With your feet at the bottom of the sled, you can focus on your quadriceps. By lowering your feet until your heels are off the sled, you can exercise your calf muscles.
Safety
The leg press machine offers numerous safety benefits. With the user in a seated position, there is no worry about being able to balance the weight. Most leg presses are designed with safety catches in place so there is no need for a spotter.
Ease of Use
Because the leg press is a relatively simple machine with few moving parts, most beginners can use the leg press correctly following brief instructions from a trainer. Unlike more complicated free weight exercises, which have a longer learning curve, a beginner can get the benefits of a leg press in their first workout.
Warm Up and Stretch
Walk, ride a bike or do calisthenics to warm up your muscles and prevent injury from leg-press exercises. Five to 10 minutes is enough time to warm up and increase flexibility in your muscles and lubrication in your joints. After your workout, do leg stretches, such as quadricep stretches -- pulling your heel up to your buttock and holding for 10 to 30 seconds -- or hamstring stretches -- placing your hands against a wall and stepping one foot backward, behind the other. As you lean your upper body toward the wall, the hamstrings of the back leg get a stretch. Repeat on the other side.
FREE WEIGHT LEG PRESS-HIP SLED
BodyCraft F660 Linear Bearing Hip Sled
Bodycraft F660 – Features Summary
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The padding is incredibly comfortable, and that’s important for folks that pile on the weights. For many fitness lovers, it’s neither safe nor practical to get into barbell Olympic exercises. Not everyone is comfortable doing traditional squats, but they still need a way to challenge their musculature with high amounts of tension. Furthermore, the Bodycraft Hip Sled F660 makes it possible to get into a variety of exercises, including: leg presses, hack squats, donkey squats, calf raises, and a more traditional stance squat. And, everything is supported, especially the lumbar system. Spinal compression is no joke, and neither is unnaturally asking the shoulders to support weight the body may not be ready for. Safe and effective, those are the two primary benefits.
With a compact footprint the F660 can sit in any corner of the room, or fit perfectly in the free weight room at the local gym. The adjustments are user friendly and easy to spot, plus it has the ability to hold up to 1000 lbs. which is more than enough even for highly conditioned athletes. From an NFL player to his grandma the F660 is versatile enough to be of benefit to anyone. It’s smooth, quiet and sports a really impressive style, right? The padding is both easy to clean and resistant to odor. They don’t soak in sweat, but repel it. From now and until doomsday the F660 will still have the same uncrushable linear bearings and be ready to assist in reshaping the physique. |
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BODY-SOLID - 25 YEARS STRONG Grounded by their motto “Built for Life” and an industry-leading lifetime warranty, Body-Solid has become a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality fitness equipment for both home and commercial use. And the Body-Solid Leg Press Hack Squat Machine GLPH1100 is no exception! |
Body-Solid Leg Press Hack Squat Machine GLPH1100
Body-Solid engineers knew that the best way to build an explosive lower body, and stay that way, would be to make your workouts incredibly Powerful... Comfortable... and Safe. As you work your quads, glutes, and calves, the engineered smoothness of the Body-Solid Leg Press Hack Squat Machine GLPH1100 spares your bones and joints. Three lockout positions are under the user's control throughout the exercises and provide user safety and the option of different start/stop positions. There are several advantages for choosing the body-solid leg press hack squat machine and that is to strengthen and define the muscles of your lower body. As you work your quads, glutes, and calves, the engineered smoothness of the Leg Press / Hack Squat Machine spares your bones and joints. Three lockout positions are under the user's control throughout the exercises and provide user safety and the option of different start/stop positions. |
Strengthening the powerful muscles in your legs will allow you to run, jump, and climb stairs and can make it easier to participate in your favorite activities, from gardening to playing basketball. Olympic style plates only. Weight plates optional.
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PowerLine Vertical Leg Press PVLP156X
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The Powerline Vertical Leg Press PVLP156X provides an impressive platform for obtaining huge muscle gains through isolated lower body workouts. The unique vertical design not only reinforces support for your back and hips, but also minimizes space used to perform the exercises. Extra-thick back pad and contoured head and neck pad lock you into the proper exercise position while providing comfort during your leg press or calf raise routines. the Powerline Vertical Leg Press PVLP156X features include dual adjustable 1/2" steel locking pins, three different starting and stopping positions and a diamond plate steel press deck for no-slip control. Three 1" standard plate posts allow increased resistance for a progressive challenge every time you work out. The Powerline Vertical Leg Press PVLP156X is crafted of durable alloy steel with an extremely tough powder coat finish. 400 lb. weight capacity. |
Body-Solid Leverage Leg Press LVLP
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The leverage movement rotates fluidly on pivot points utilizing commercial-grade sealed bearings for the natural feel and resistance of free-weights with the control of a machine. Just load up the plates and go to work! Every repetition on this rock-solid machine feels just right. The Body-Solid Leverage Leg Press LVLP is designed to provide an intense workout while eliminating strain, theBody-Solid Leverage Leg Press LVLP pieces are hard to beat. Easy and convenient step in entry makes getting started a breeze. Thick, comfortable DuraFirm™ pads reduce fatigue and discomfort allowing you keep working out. Rock solid support and stability is delivered via heavy-gauge steel frames with all-4-side welded construction. |
Body-Solid Leg & Calf Press Machine
With gracefully curved frames constructed from sleek, power-coated tubing that exhibits a modern, design-forward aesthetic, the Body-Solid Leg & Calf Press Machinen builds form into function and value into a superior modular strength training system.
Best of all, you can buy with confidence, because the Body-Solid Leg & Calf Press Machine is built to last a lifetime and is backed by the strongest warranty in the industry! 2:1 ratio. Double beam design eliminates ankle stress and provides consistent resistance throughout full range of motion. Pivoting press plate rotates both forward and downward to target thighs, hamstrings and glutes. Extra large, extra wide, non-slip rubber covered press plate will handle the big guys. It's built for safety, comfort and exercise variation. Side stability handles lock you in place. Commercial grade, precision engineered pillow block bearings for smooth movement and tighter tolerances. |
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Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Leg Press Machine SLP500G/2
The Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Leg Press Machine SLP500G/2 is designed to provide an intense workout while eliminating strain, the Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Leg Press Machine SLP500G/2 pieces are hard to beat. Easy and convenient step in entry makes getting started a breeze. Thick, comfortable DuraFirm™ pads reduce fatigue and discomfort allowing you keep working out. Rock solid support and stability is delivered via heavy-gauge steel frames with all-4-side welded construction. The fully shrouded weight stack offers a safe and attractive machine that is sure to be a hit in any facility. Some of the Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Leg Press Machine SLP500G/2 features are thick, comfortable DuraFirm pads that reduce fatigue and discomfort allowing you keep working out. Rock solid support and stability is delivered via heavy-gauge steel frames with all-4-side welded construction. The fully shrouded weight stack offers a safe and attractive machine that is sure to be a hit in any facility. The Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Leg Press Machine SLP500G/2 is specially designed to focus on your calves, glutes, hamstrings and quads. The Body-Solid Pro ClubLine Leg Press Machine SLP500G/2 is one of the best ways to work your calves, glutes, hamstrings and quads in a safe and efficient manner. |
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Body-Solid Pro Dual Leg & Calf Press DCLP-SF
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The advantages of using the Body Solid Pro Dual Leg Press/Calf ExtensionOwning quality fitness equipment encourages a very important aspect of strength training... motivation that will drive you to sculpt your body to its ultimate form.You'll have the tools to lose unwanted pounds and replace them with lean muscle mass. You'll create a workout regimen that renders fatigue a distant memory. You'll increase your endurance and achieve results with each repetition. The Body-Solid Pro•Dual Leg Press/Calf Extension is packed with the features you want at a price you can afford. Best of all, you'll achieve your goals through unrestricted freedom of movement and enjoy the results of superior engineering and design.
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Powertec Leg Press P-LP14
The Powertec Leg Press incorporates a revolutionary carriage system for the smooth weight training experience. The height tensile strength foot plate is driven by a roller system that incorporates 8 bearing driven nylon reinforced wheels for the ultimate in stability, smooth function, and strength. The Powertec Leg Press weight training incorporates the high level of quality and function that could only be found in commercial weight training equipment into home and studio gym equipment at an affordable price. By utilizing their decades of experience of building strength equipment for the US market, Powertec have become leaders in the home gym and plate loaded machine market. Leverage weight training equipment is simply the best method to strengthen and develop your body in a safe and controlled fashion for every type of user. Leverage machines combine the feel and results of free weight training, with the safety and control of a machine. |
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Over 20 of the best and most effective classic strength training exercises built into our leverage gyms work every muscle group to its maximum providing precise function.
The Leverage Advantage:
The Lever Arm drives the exercises. Weight plates are loaded directly onto the lever which simply replaces the barbell thus providing the natural feel and resistance of free weight with the safety and control of a machine.
Power Lifting Access:
The Leverage Gym incorporates a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The bench has wheels for easy in and out access and includes handlebars for gripping during leg exercises.
Powertec is dedicated to making exercise a compelling experience, so that people want to make health and fitness a lifelong commitment. Through a combination of user-friendly, innovative products and education, Powertec continues to change the way in which exercise and fitness influences peoples lives, from the beginner to the professional athlete.
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