What is the equipment called for leg training in the gym

The main leg training equipment in the gym includes leg lifts, Hak squat machines, sitting leg bending machines, prone leg bending machines, and reverse pedaling machines.

1. Leg Lift

Leg lifts can target the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, and hamstring muscles by adjusting the seat angle and weight of the weight-bearing pads. When using, keep your waist and back close to the cushion, step on the pedal with your feet shoulder width apart, and avoid inward fastening of your knee joints. This device is suitable for beginners to master the power mode, but attention should be paid to controlling the descent speed to prevent lumbar compression.

2. Hack Squat Machine

The Hack Squat Machine adopts a backward tilting design, which can reduce spinal pressure while strengthening the quadriceps and gluteus muscles. During training, place your shoulders against the cushion, stand slightly wider than your shoulders, and squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground. This device has less pressure on the knee joint and is suitable for people with lower back problems for alternative training.

III. Sitting Leg Bending and Stretching Machine

The sitting leg bending and stretching machine is specifically designed for isolated training of the quadriceps femoris. By adjusting the position of the baffle to fix the thigh, the lower leg is extended upwards until the knee joint is straightened. Avoid rapid bouncing movements during use to prevent excessive strain on the patellar tendon. This device is often used for knee joint postoperative rehabilitation training.

Fourth, prone leg bending machine

The prone leg bending machine mainly stimulates the hamstring muscle group. When in prone position, the ankle is fixed under the rolling pad, and the rolling pad is pulled towards the buttocks by bending the knee. During the movement, the hip should always be tightly pressed against the cushion surface to avoid compensatory force from the waist. This device can improve the problem of muscle imbalance in the back of the thigh.

V. Inverted Kicking Machine

The backward kicking machine completes coordinated movement of the hip and knee joints in a supine position, which can simultaneously exercise the gluteus maximus, quadriceps femoris, and hamstring muscles. The distance between stepping on the pedals with both feet affects muscle focus. Narrow distance strengthens the lateral thigh muscles, while wide distance focuses on the adductor muscle group. This device has low requirements for core stability and is suitable for heavy weight training.

Before using leg equipment, warm up the knee and hip joints thoroughly, and adjust the equipment parameters to match your body shape during training. It is recommended to schedule 2-3 leg training sessions per week, with 2-3 different combinations of equipment chosen for each session. Rest between groups should be controlled within 60 seconds. After training, static stretching should be performed, with a focus on relaxing the quadriceps, hamstring, and gluteal muscles, combined with protein supplementation to promote muscle repair. It is recommended for middle-aged and elderly people to reduce weight and minimize knee joint rotation movements. Postpartum women should avoid early heavy leg lift training.