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2. Leg press - Wikipedia

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   Cable leg press machine. The leg press is a compound weight training exercise in which the individual pushes a weight or resistance away from them using their legs. The term leg press machine refers to the apparatus used to perform this exercise. [1] The leg press can be used to evaluate an athlete's overall lower body strength (from the ...

3. When to Do Leg Presses vs. Squats to Build Huge Legs

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   The leg press and the squat are both knee-dominant moves. Because of that, the two exercises are powered by the same major muscle groups: the quads and the glutes.

4. Leg extension - Wikipedia

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   The leg extension is a good exercise for isolating muscular contraction in the quadriceps, [14] but as with all isolation exercises, should be included in a holistic resistance training program working all muscles, especially antagonistic muscle pairs (such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles), to avoid muscular imbalances, which ...

5. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   The leg press is performed while seated by pushing a weight away from the body with the feet. It is a compound exercise that also involves the glutes and, to a lesser extent, the hamstrings and the calves. Overloading the machine can result in serious injury if the sled moves uncontrollably towards the trainer. [3] Equipment Leg press machine.

6. These Are The Exercises Seniors Should Skip and Safer ... - AOL

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   Stay active for the rest of your life by making smarter, safer choices when it comes to strength training. Experts suggest seniors avoid these 10 exercises.

7. 5 Leg Curl Alternatives to Build Your Hamstrings - AOL

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   The leg curl machine is one of the best strength builders for your hamstrings. Here at 5 leg curl alternatives to do when you don't have access to a machine.