Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | elastic band |
Additional Equipment | mat |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie supine on mat, place center of Elastic Band against bottom of feet and fixate ends under hips. Flex hips to raise legs. Put arms on floor to sides.Execution
Extend legs toward ceiling. Keep knees slightly flexed. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine | Starting Position Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/95/1695.jpg)
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![Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine | Ending Position Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/96/1696.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Quadriceps |
Synergist | Gluteus Maximus | Hip Adductors | Soleus |
Stabilizers | Hamstrings | Gastrocnemius |
![Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine | Muscles Front Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/3/903.jpg)
Front
![Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine | Muscles Rear Elastic Band Leg Press, Supine Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/4/904.jpg)
Rear
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