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Weight Training: Thighs & Hamstrings Exercises (Page 2)
Leg Press Machine

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- Position yourself on the leg press with your back against the support pad and your feet firmly on the foot plate 16 to 18 inches apart.
- Press the weight out to full extension, release the support pins and then lower the weight carriage until your upper thighs are near your torso.
- Don't let your upper thighs get so close to your torso that they press against your chest.
- Return to the starting position.
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Leg Extension

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- Sit on seat with feet under foot pads.
- The backs of your knees should be against edge of seat.
- Point toes slightly downward.
- Raise the footpads until legs are parallel to floor.
- Return to the starting position.
- Inhale up, exhale down.
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Front BB Squat

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- Feet about 16" apart, heels on 2X4, hold barbell against upper chest with arms crossed so right hand is on bar even with left deltoid and left hand on the bar even with right deltoid.
- Head up, back straight, knees slightly out, squat until upper thighs are parallel to floor.
- Return to starting position.
- Exercise can also be done with close or wide stance.
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