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Assisted Single Leg Press
Muscles involved
The assisted single leg press trains one leg at a time. It fixes imbalances in quads and glutes.
How to do it
- Grip the handles of an assisted machine and place one foot on the platform.
- Press downward through your heel until fully extending your knee.
- Hold the contraction by squeezing your glute for two seconds.
- Allow the platform to rise controllably to the starting position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your foot well supported on the platform throughout the movement. - Push with your heel to activate glutes and quadriceps. - Control the descent, resisting the weight in the eccentric phase.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Assisted Single Leg Press: which muscles does it work?
Assisted Single Leg Press mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Soleus.
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