What are the benefits of leg press

Normally we will find that many friends will stretch their legs when exercising. This is actually a method of fitness and is very good for the body. It not only makes our body more flexible, but also has the effect of health preservation. It is a method that can be adhered to for a long time. So, what are the benefits of leg stretching? Let’s learn more about it through the following introduction.

The main purpose of leg stretching is to stretch the ligaments. Why do we need to stretch the ligaments? What are the benefits of stretching a ligament?

1. Flexibility exercises can promote physical health and perfect body shape.

When combined with various strength training disciplines such as running, cycling, swimming and rowing, flexibility can provide at least one-third of the necessary assistance in a complete fitness training system.

2. Flexibility training can reduce the risk of injury.

Most daily injuries and sports-related injuries are external injuries, or strains caused by sprains of joints, excessive stretching of muscles and related tissues. Martial arts athletes who adhere to scientific flexibility training are 50% less likely to be injured than those who lack flexibility training.

3. When combined with other types of training, flexibility exercises are a great warm-up or cool-down exercise.

In addition to the benefits discussed above, flexibility exercises can also improve the coordination between the nervous system and muscle tissue. If you start flexibility training immediately after doing a certain exercise, your tired body can recover as soon as possible.

4. Flexibility exercises can improve your competitive level.

Through the above introduction, we know the benefits of leg stretching. In normal times, we can do such movements after exercise, but we must pay attention to the method and strength. Especially after exercise, the effect of leg stretching will be better, and it is not easy to get strained. Friends who do not do it often must pay attention when doing it.