Leg Press

5/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis, Vastus Medialis, Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosis, Semimembranosis
Movement Classification	Push
Modality Choices	Machine
Starting Position	Adjust seat so the hip, knee, and ankle joints are flexed to 90 degrees. Feet are flat on the board, back is flat and tight into seat.
Description	Begin by pushing feet into platform and moving it up until knees reach full extension. Pause momentarily and then recover to the starting position.
Spotting	Be prepared to assist at the movement arm of the machine.
Points To Emphasize	1. Keep feet flat on the platform. 2. Keep back flat and butt down on the seat. 3. Keep head up. 4. Don't allow the bar to hit the bumpers on the way down