ATX® leg press 45° - Leg Press Classic

ATX® Leg Press 45° - Leg Press Classic

The ATX® Leg Press 45° - Leg Press Classic is a classic leg press designed with the following principles: compact, highly durable, and easy and intuitive to use. Double ball-bearing rollers, precise position angles, and the ergonomically shaped backrest ensure excellent smooth running and optimal biomechanics. The start/end lockout is easy and intuitive to operate, and the emergency safety catch is individually height-adjustable.

The extra-long weight plate holder offers ample capacity and can hold up to 500 kg. Integrated band pegs allow for attaching resistance bands. Perfectly designed for heavy and efficient leg presses. Additionally, calf training (calf raise) can be performed on the leg press.

Product Details Leg Press

• Compact design
• Heavy-duty – up to 500 kg
• Double ball-bearing rollers
• Silky smooth, jerk-free running properties
• Large footplate, with non-slip checker plate structure
• Ergonomically shaped backrest - adjustable
• Safety locking system
• With safety emergency catch
• With integrated band pegs, for attaching resistance bands
• Comfortable upholstery
• Stable and massive frame construction for heavy workouts
• Optimal ergonomics, easy and comfortable handling
• Weight plate holder as standard Ø 50 mm
• With protective feet, floor-friendly and non-slip
• First-class high-quality workmanship
• Premium brand quality!
• ATX® - Quality Products Designed in Germany
• Color: Black silk matte fine structure, powder-coated
• Upholstery: Black

Note

Weight plates and resistance bands shown as examples are not included in the scope of delivery!

For training with resistance bands, two bands are required.

Tip

You can find suitable weight plates for your leg press in our 50mm weight plates section.

Scope of delivery

1x ATX® Leg Press Classic 45° - Leg Press

Item number: MS-ATX-BPR-650

Leg Press - Training & Exercise Execution

The leg press is the perfect machine to strengthen your entire leg musculature. You should always pay attention to the correct execution of the exercise. If you have never trained on a leg press before, it wouldn't hurt to have the process explained by a fitness trainer or through a video online. Even if adopting the correct posture seems easy, incorrect posture can lead to counterproductive and harmful stress on the joints. Foot position and knee alignment are essential for various exercise executions. Warm up before training with the leg press and stretch your leg muscles after training so that the muscles can recover better.

The classic exercises performed on a leg press are leg presses and calf raises. Leg presses can be performed with heavy weight. Due to the heavy training, the large thigh muscles are particularly targeted. When performing the exercise, make sure to position your feet slightly outward to relieve stress on the knees. Now push the footplate away slightly and let it slowly come towards you. As soon as an almost 45-degree angle is reached between the thigh and lower leg, push the plate back up. Repeat this execution as often as desired, according to intensity and training plan.

For calf raises, on the other hand, also place your feet slightly turned outwards on the bottom of the footplate. Push the platform upwards and then let it come back towards you until your calves are fully extended. In this position, push the platform back up. You determine the number of repetitions according to your training plan and training goal.