"leg press" is a way of physical exercise and sports training, aiming at enhancing the flexibility of the body and the stretching ability of muscles. This is an exercise that stretches and bends the muscles of the thighs and lower body. By bending and stretching the leg muscles, the flexibility of the body and the range of motion of the joints are improved. Leg press action usually includes the following steps:
1. Standing posture: stand straight, legs together, knees straight.
2. Start the action: slowly lift one leg until you can feel the tension, but don't overdo it.
3, maintain posture: maintain the leg extension posture for about 15 ~ 30 seconds to ensure that the muscles are fully stretched.
4. Relax: Slowly lower your leg, and then repeat the same action on the other leg.
The benefits of leg press
1, Flexibility improvement: leg press helps to improve the flexibility of the body and make the joints more flexible by stretching the muscles of thighs and lower body.
2. Prevention of injury: Keeping muscles and joints flexible can reduce the risk of strain and sprain during exercise.
3. Warm-up and cooling: leg press can be used as a warm-up activity to help the body prepare for more strenuous exercise, or as a cooling activity to help restore muscles.
4. Basic skills: leg press is one of the basic skills of Wushu and some sports, which helps to improve the control ability of the body.
5, growth and development: leg press will not hinder the growth of the body, but help to maintain the health of bones and muscles.