Talk:Leg press: Difference between revisions

It must be mentioned that the true leg press is performed to a knee dorsiflexion angle of 90 degrees or slightly less. Claims of much higher weights at lower ranges of motion, assisted by compression fabrics, or involving the use of hands on the knees, are generally invalid. There should be a separate treatment for comparative gains in muscle-mass, strength, power, and endurance using limited range of motion. I have only moderate difficulty lifting 1100 pounds (over 4.5 times my bodyweight) with a single leg provided this lift occurs in the strongest range of the exercise and it has been shown historically that supports in excess of ten times the bodyweight are achievable with both legs. In this light Pat Robertson is unlikely to have "lifted" 2000 pounds, but it is not impossible. Another important consideration is the increased likelihood of injury when exceeding the normal tissue limits of elasticity in full range exercises. Because the torque applied across the knees increases greatly at the lowest point of the lift, minor and serious injuries are more frequent with full range exercises. Finally, one should note that blood pressure spikes during maximal intensity lifts can be dangerous, and training in limited range requires longer recovery periods. Caution is therefore indicated as with any other training regimen.

[[Special:Contributions/98.70.40.183|98.70.40.183]] ([[User talk:98.70.40.183|talk]]) 20:14, 25 August 2011 (UTC)Paul Wagner