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Leg Press Down

Plane of Motion

Sagittal

Muscle Focus
Spring Setting

Light / Medium

1 Spring on Low or Mid Hook

Hip Adductors

Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus


Hip Extensors

Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus & Biceps Femoris

Spinal Flexors

Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique

Other Muscles at Play



Objectives
  • Engages and stabilizes the core—abdominals and lower back—to support controlled movement.

  • Improves balance and coordination through precise, well‐organized leg‐press actions.

  • Strengthens and activates the hip adductors & extensors to support efficient lower‐body mechanics.

  • Increases flexibility and range of motion in the hips and lower body.

  • Develops awareness of proper alignment and posture throughout the exercise for safe, effective movement.

  • Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.

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