In training movements, the training parts of each movement are different. How does a person train his legs? There are some leg exercises. So what are the leg exercises in the gym? Some people still know what they are. So, what are the best leg exercises in the gym? Let’s take a look at the actions below!
Squat
As we all know, squat is the trump card exercise for exercising thigh muscles, and it is also the most popular exercise. Actions that require lung capacity and a strong heart.
Squat action: Keep the back straight, the hip joint lower than the knee joint, and the knee joint cannot exceed the toes, as shown in the picture.
Note: Improper squatting can cause damage to the knee joint.
Leg press
The leg press is a relatively old sport and is known as "the symbol of ultimate strength." Can improve knee extension strength.
Leg press action: Take a sitting or lying position, extend your knees to exert force, and push the weight upward, forward or directly in front of you. The leg press is also a double-joint action of the hip joint and knee joint. But there is less pressure on the spine.
Leg curl
Also called leg curl, it mainly exercises the muscle groups behind the legs, targeting the thighs, but also Can exercise the buttocks.
Leg press: Mainly refer to the picture. The force borrowed from the arms and lower back muscles is relatively reduced. It is best to use this action when the gym is not fully equipped.
Lunge
This action is very suitable for people who exercise at home. Lunges can be a good exercise for thigh muscles and buttocks muscles. If there is a barbell, it can be used as a weight.
Lunge squat action: After taking a lunge, bend the knee joint to sink the body. The knee joints of both legs are at 90 degrees, then return to the lunge state, and then step out of the back leg to form a lunge again. , and then walk a certain distance.