Exercise the right way - the leg press

Written by Rick Mitchell


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STARTING POSITION

Lie on leg press machine with buttocks supported on seat and back pressed againstrepparttar back rest pad. Place feet flat onrepparttar 112968 platform, shoulder width apart. Angle toes slightly outwards. Grip handles and unlock weight in readiness for performance ofrepparttar 112969 leg press.

EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

Slowly bend legs, allowing knees to move towardsrepparttar 112970 chest. Whenrepparttar 112971 knees have reached a point just beyond 90 degrees, slowly straightenrepparttar 112972 legs until you return torepparttar 112973 starting position. Do not lock your knees atrepparttar 112974 highest point ofrepparttar 112975 movement. Repeat this movement until you reach your target number of repetitions

OTHER EXERCISES WORTH CONSIDERING

Other exercises that tackle these muscles includerepparttar 112976 Squat, Hack Squats, Smith Machine Squats and Seated Leg Extensions.

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this article.


Exercise the right way - seated pulley rows

Written by Rick Mitchell


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STARTING POSITION

Grasprepparttar handle with palms facing inward. Straighten arms, sit on padding and place feet onrepparttar 112967 floor rests. Maintain slightly bent knees. Lean forward with head but keep back straight.

EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

Bringrepparttar 112968 torso to an erect position whilst pulling handle towardsrepparttar 112969 abdomen. Archrepparttar 112970 back slightly and keeprepparttar 112971 elbows close torepparttar 112972 torso. Return torepparttar 112973 starting position. repeat this movement untilrepparttar 112974 intended number of repetitions have been completed.

OTHER EXERCISES WORTH CONSIDERING

Another exercise worth considering isrepparttar 112975 T-Bar Row (additionally targets biceps brachialis but not trapezius muscles).

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this article.


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