The hip joint is one of the most flexible joints in the human body and allows movement in all dimensions. Therefore the training of this muscle group should be designed accordingly. The abduction in the hip joint is not performed by the muscles on the thigh, but by the gluteal muscles. This exercise is therefore … Abductor machine
Introduction Bench press is the best known and most popular exercise in strength training to build up the chest muscles. Bench press is an integral part of every training plan, both in bodybuilding and fitness. By varying the training weight and the associated number of repetitions, bench press can be used to achieve the most … Bench press
Training on the leg press is a conventional form of leg muscle training in strength training. Especially in order to counteract the high pressure loads on the joints of the lower extremities, well-trained thigh and lower leg muscles are necessary. Especially the training of the thigh extensor muscles (M. quadrizeps femoris) and the calf muscles … Leg press
The leg extension is particularly suitable for isolated strain on the thigh extensor muscles. Especially in bodybuilding, this exercise is used to specifically pre-fatigue the muscle in order to then optimally load it in the following leg press exercise. However, the leg extension exercise is not suitable for rehabilitation after a cruciate ligament O. P. … Leg extension
The leg muscles Since leg muscle training involves movement via the hip joint and knee joint as well as the ankle joint, the number of muscles involved is correspondingly high. The hip joint allows the human being to move the thighs in all dimensions, and a training of the leg muscles must therefore be very … Leg muscle training
Leg muscles Quadriceps (M. quadriceps femoris)/four-headed thigh muscle Quadrilateral thigh muscle (M. quadratus femoris) Hip lumbar muscle (M. iliopsoas) Large gluteus maximus muscle (M. gluteus maximus) Middle gluteus medius muscle (M. gluteus medius) Small gluteal muscle (M. gluteus minimus) Long thigh extractor (M. adducotor longus) Short femoral adductor (M. adductor brevis) Large thigh extractor (M. … Leg muscles | Leg muscle training
Introduction The training of the calf muscles (M. gastrocnemius) is not isolated in conventional fitness and health training. Training on the leg press puts sufficient strain on the twin calf muscle, so that this isolated exercise calf lifter does not appear to be practical and time-consuming. In bodybuilding and specific sports, however, targeted training of … Calf lifter
